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Seminole Pumpkin Heirloom Seeds
Cucurbita Moschata
Listing is for 1 packet of minimum 10 seeds
The wild squash of the Everglades is a pumpkin with deep historic roots and rich sweet flavor. A beloved pumpkin of the deep South, especially celebrated in the Florida farming community for its unparalleled heat tolerance. This squash displays random shapes and can be more round or oblong/pear shape. Each squash averages about 3-10 lbs and has tan skin. The sweet flesh is deep orange. The productive vines are resistant to insects and disease such as downy mildew and even squash vine borers if seedling makes it to a more mature stage (starts growing mature adult leaves). An original squash variety of the Creek, Calusa and Miccosukee Native American tribes, it can now only be found wild in remote parts of the Everglades, or circulated among the gardening and seed saving communities of Florida.
PLANTING
Germination: 4-10 days
Seed Sowing Depth: 1/2” deep
Sowing: Direct sowing is preferred after the last frost. In warmer climates can also direct sow at end of summer for a fall harvest.
Days to maturity: 90-120
My Recipes That Use Pumpkin
Beans With Calabaza Squash (can use any type of butternut squash, calabaza, or Seminole pumpkin for this recipe)
Creamy Bacon Pasta (can use any type of butternut squash, calabaza, or Seminole pumpkin for this recipe)
Orders are shipped in 1-3 business days excluding holidays or delays due to natural disasters like hurricanes.
Seeds are shipped in bubble mailers so they will not be pushed through USPS roller machines which can damage the seeds. I will not ship seeds in an envelope for this reason.
Seeds will be shipped with no planting instructions to keep seed costs low to the buyer. Germination and plant care information is included in the description. I encourage each gardener to research specifics on how to be successful growing them. I also have lots of information on my TikTok, Instagram and YouTube channel all under the account name jerrasgarden. I started this shop to share my love of certain seed varieties and spread the knowledge of gardening. Please contact me if you can't find information or have additional questions.
Orders with live plants are packed on Mondays and Thursdays (excluding holidays or delays because of natural disasters. Plants are shipped in boxes with packaging material to protect them while they are in transit.
No returns or refunds once shipped. I am not responsible for lost or damaged packages caused by USPS. Since there are so many factors that affect germination and growing success, no refunds or exchanges are allowed once seeds have shipped. These are the same seeds I use in my personal garden so I can attest to their viability. Seeds are fresh season to season.
