Seminole Pumpkin seeds (organic)
The Seminole pumpkin is a popular, hearty, and sweet variety known for its unsurpassed heat tolerance. Originally grown by the Native Americans along the coast, the Seminole pumpkin has a lot of character. The color will vary from dark green to tan depending on when you pick it. The shape is generally round to bell-shaped, but this pumpkin is a doppelganger. If it cross-pollinates with another squash it may take on the shape of the other variety ( i.e it may grow in a butternut squash shape if you have a bee cross-pollinate it with a butternut squash bloom). Images provided for this listing will illustrate the many faces and shapes of the Seminole pumpkin.
This is a popular variety for warm climates but can be grown elsewhere. The Seminole pumpkin is also powdery mildew and vine borer resistant, both a huge plus.
Seed count: 10
Botanic name:
C.moschata
Plant spacing:
- 24" - 36" apart
- 8' - 10' for rows
Color:
Tan / buff- Buff / green
Sowing depth:
1"
Sun requirements:
Full sun
Utilization:
Seminole pumpkins have a sweet butternut squash flavor and can be cooked and treated as such. If picked while younger, the skin is edible and the pumpkin can be consumed raw, baked, or pureed.
Frost hardy:
No
Maturity days:
60 days in warmer growing zones
90 days in cooler growing zones
Life cycle:
Annual
Can I start indoors:
Yes
Container friendly:
Not recommended
Other names:
Tropical Pumpkin, Florida Pumpkin, Cherokee Tan Pumpkin
Vine Habit:
Full vine
Weight:
6-12 lbs.
Disease and pest resistance:
Squash vine borer
