Mrs. Amerson's Pumpkin Seeds, Southern Heirloom Pie Pumpkin

vine borers than many other squash, but damage is still possible. Growing conditions and care matter. Why species predicts survival here. 🛡️ Vine borer resistance , the solid stems of Cucurbita moschata can offer some resistance to squash vine borers, but plants still need monitoring for damage. 🌱 Free shipping on seed-only website orders $30+ , ships from Newton, Kansas. ✅ Germination Promise: if your seeds fail to germinate under proper growing conditions, contact us within one year and we will replace them or refund your purchase. See the details . 📖 Read our complete growing guide for this variety → A family heirloom passed down through generations. Mrs. Amerson’s pumpkin is a Southern moschata with tan-skinned fruits that typically run 6 to 12 pounds. Sweet, dense flesh perfect for pies and soups. Growing Guide Botanic Name Cucurbita moschata Life Cycle Annual Maturity 100 to 110 days Sun Full sun Plant Spacing 5-7 ft between hills, or 3-4 ft in-row with rows 6-8 ft apart Sowing Depth 1″ Vine Habit Vine Fruit Weight 6-12 lbs Fruit Color Tan/peanut Best For Pie, eating, soups Frost Hardy No Start Indoors Yes, 3 weeks Container Friendly No Disease & Pest Resistance Vine borer resistant, powdery mildew resistant Also known as: Mrs. Amerson's winter squash, family heirloom moschata SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-MRA-10 History & Origin Mrs. Amerson's is a treasured family heirloom passed down through generations. These heritage varieties carry the stories and flavors of the families who saved them, and Mrs. Amerson's is no exception. Its unique characteristics, developed through decades of careful seed saving, make it a one-of-a-kind addition to any garden. This is exactly the kind of living heirloom that Autumn Prairie Pumpkins exists to preserve and share. In the Kitchen The sweet, fine-grained flesh is versatile enough for pies, soups, and roasting. Try it in your favorite pumpkin recipe and taste the difference that generations of selection for flavor, not commercial yield, can make. Related Reading · Mrs. Amerson's Growing Guide 🌱 Browse all vine borer resistant varieties → 🌻 See our Kansas growing guide → Untreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed. No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year. Will it ripen before frost? Mrs. Amerson's Pumpkin needs 100 to 110 days from sowing. In a typical Newton, Kansas Zone 6b season the first fall frost arrives between October 10 and 20, so direct sow by about June 13 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window .