Heirloom Pumpkin Seed Collection, 5 Classic Varieties

flavor, keeping quality, and vine borer resistance. Twenty seeds each. Every variety open-pollinated. Every seed grown true to type for generations. Cucurbita moschata varieties are generally less susceptible to squash vine borers than many other squash, but damage is still possible. Growing conditions and care matter. Why species predicts survival here. Bundle & Save: › 3-variety option ($14.99): Buying Long Island Cheese, Mrs. Amerson’s, and Seminole separately (20 seeds each) totals $17.47 . You save $2.48 (14.2% off) . › 5-variety option ($30.99): All five varieties separately (20 seeds each) totals $35.45 . You save $4.46 (12.6% off) . Five Moschata Classics, One Collection Every variety in this collection is Cucurbita moschata , the species known for naturally resisting squash vine borers and adapting to heat, humidity, and the real-world conditions of a Midwest garden. These are not trendy novelties. They are varieties that have earned their place by feeding families for generations. Two of these, Mrs. Amerson’s and Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck, are rarely available outside of small-batch seed savers. You will not find them at a box store, and most large seed catalogs do not carry them. We grow and pack them ourselves in Newton, Kansas. 3-Variety Option Includes (20 seeds each, 60 seeds total): Long Island Cheese Pumpkin , the benchmark pie pumpkin of the American Northeast. Tan, deeply ribbed, flat-topped fruits with sweet, fine-grained orange flesh that bakes into exceptional pie filling. Stores well into winter. Mrs. Amerson’s Pumpkin , a rare Southern family heirloom passed down through generations of home gardeners. Exceptional flavor, long storage, and reliable moschata performance in warm climates. Not available from large seed companies. One of our flagship varieties. Seminole Pumpkin , originally cultivated by the Seminole people in Florida’s borer-heavy, humid climate. One of the most vine-borer-resistant varieties in existence. Stores for up to a year off the vine. Outstanding in soups and pies. 5-Variety Option Includes (20 seeds each, 100 seeds total): Everything in the 3-variety option, plus: Musquee de Provence , a French market classic with deeply ribbed, chestnut skin and rich, dense orange flesh. Grown in Provence for centuries. Beautiful enough to display on the porch, flavorful enough to cook down to the rind. Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck , a Pennsylvania German moschata heirloom with a curved neck and dense, sweet flesh that has fed farmstead kitchens since the 19th century. Deep storage keeper. Vigorous vines that handle heat and humidity without complaint. Why All Moschata? Cucurbita moschata varieties have solid stems that squash vine borers struggle to penetrate. They also adapt better to heat and humidity than most Cucurbita maxima or pepo types. For Kansas Zone 6b and similar climates, moschata is the practical choice. These varieties represent the breadth of what the species can produce, from elegant French heirlooms to rare Southern and Pennsylvania German keepers. Growing Tips Direct sow after last frost when soil reaches 65F Space 4-6 feet apart in full sun Amend with compost before planting, these are heavy feeders All varieties are open-pollinated. Save seeds and grow better plants every year. All open-pollinated and heirloom | Non-GMO | All Cucurbita moschata Growing Resources: Seminole Pumpkin Growing Guide Long Island Cheese Growing Guide Mrs. Amerson’s Growing Guide Kansas Garden Seeds Guide Coffee for your garden morning: Add Prairie Sunrise Coffee separately at its regular price. Choose ground or whole bean on the coffee page. Coffee is optional and is not included in this seed bundle.