Dickinson Pumpkin Seeds, The Original Pie Pumpkin

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. 🛡️ Vine borer resistance , the solid stems of Cucurbita moschata can offer some resistance to squash vine borers, but plants still need monitoring for damage. Shipping before you order: Eligible seed orders $30+ qualify for free shipping. Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, and military addresses have separate rates. Smaller orders have shipping calculated at checkout based on your destination; review your total before payment. Coffee has a separate paid shipping rate. Shipping details . Choose your patch: Need more of this variety? Choose 20 seeds for $6.99 . Want three varieties? The $11.99 Seed Trio includes 10 seeds each of Waltham, Dickinson, and Seminole . Seeds only; shipping is additional below the free-shipping threshold. ✅ 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 → This is the pumpkin behind the can. Libby’s famous pie filling starts right here. Tan-skinned, heavy-yielding, and packed with smooth, spiced flesh that defines pumpkin pie. Growing Guide Botanic Name Cucurbita moschata Life Cycle Annual Maturity 100 to 115 days Sun Full sun Plant Spacing 3-4 ft in-row with rows 6-8 ft apart, or hills 6 ft apart Sowing Depth 1″ Vine Habit Vine Fruit Weight 10-40 lbs Fruit Color Tan Best For Pie filling, eating Frost Hardy No Start Indoors Yes, 3 weeks Container Friendly No Disease & Pest Resistance Vine borer resistant, disease resistant Curing 10-14 days in a warm, dry spot Storage Life 4-6 months in a cool basement Also known as: Libby's pumpkin SKU: APP-SEED-MOS-DICK-10 History & Origin The Dickinson pumpkin is American pie history. This is the variety that Libby's used to build its canned pumpkin empire, before they switched to a proprietary hybrid. Originating in the Midwest, Dickinson produces large, tan-skinned fruits with smooth, sweet flesh that yields more puree per pumpkin than almost any other variety. Growing it connects you to a century of American baking tradition. In the Kitchen Roast halves and puree for the most authentic homemade pumpkin pie. The flesh is naturally smooth, requiring minimal processing. Use it for pumpkin bread, muffins, and pancakes. One Dickinson pumpkin can yield enough puree for 4-6 pies. Related Reading · Kansas Planting Calendar Plan Your Planting Window Buying for next season? These are seeds for planting, not harvested pumpkins. Plan for 100 to 115 frost-free growing days and check your local planting window before sowing. See our growing guides Pair With These Varieties Seminole Pumpkin - Our #1 seller, vine borer resistant Long Island Cheese - Pre-1860 heirloom pie pumpkin Prairie Coffee - Fresh roasted, pairs with pumpkin pie season 🌱 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. Quick Specs Species Cucurbita moschata Days to maturity 100 to 115 Sowing 1 in deep, hills 6 ft apart Sun Full sun Vine habit Long vigorous vines Fruit size 10 to 40 lb Pest resistance Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July. Common Questions Is Dickinson Pumpkin really vine borer resistant? Highly vine borer resistant. Solid moschata stems are hard for borer larvae to tunnel into. Resistant, not immune, so still scout in June and July. When should I plant Dickinson Pumpkin in Kansas? Direct sow or transplant once soil holds 65 to 70 F, typically mid May to early June in Zone 6b. At 100 to 115 days to maturity, a late May planting ripens in September to October, right on time for curing before frost. Is Dickinson really the pumpkin used in canned pumpkin? Yes. Dickinson is the variety behind most commercial canned pumpkin in America. If you have eaten pumpkin pie from a can, you have almost certainly eaten Dickinson. Will it ripen before frost? Dickinson Pumpkin needs 100 to 115 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 8 to finish with a two week cushion. Planting later, or gardening in a different zone? Check your own planting window .