25 Autumn Crown Pumpkin Seeds - Cucurbita Maxima, Long Storage Winter Squash

Autumn Crown Pumpkin is a Cucurbita maxima variety prized for its deeply ribbed, teardrop-shaped fruit and excellent keeping quality. The pumpkins develop a rich, reddish-orange rind and dense, sweet orange flesh that makes them a favorite for roasting, soups, pies, and fall displays. Their long storage life means you can enjoy the harvest well into winter.

This variety grows on vigorous vines and performs well in full sun with warm soil. Autumn Crown pumpkins are a great choice for home vegetable gardens, market plots, and seasonal decorating, offering both culinary value and ornamental appeal.

Plant Features

• Deeply ribbed, teardrop-shaped pumpkins with reddish-orange skin
• Dense, sweet orange flesh suited to roasting, soups, and baking
• Excellent long storage quality for extended winter use
• Vigorous vining growth habit
• Dual-purpose fruit for cooking and fall decoration

Growing Information

• Botanical Name: Cucurbita maxima
• Plant Type: Warm-season annual vegetable
• Sunlight: Full sun
• Soil: Rich, well-drained soil
• Water Requirements: Regular, consistent moisture
• Growth Habit: Vining
• Spacing: Give vines ample room to spread

Planting & Care

Sow Autumn Crown pumpkin seeds directly outdoors after the last frost date, when soil has warmed. Plant seeds about an inch deep in hills or rows, spacing them to allow for the spreading vines. Keep the soil evenly moist during germination and early growth. Once seedlings are established, water deeply and regularly, especially during flowering and fruit development.

Feed with a balanced fertilizer and mulch around plants to conserve moisture and suppress weeds. Harvest when the rind is hard and the stem begins to dry; cure the pumpkins in a warm, dry spot before storing to maximize their long keeping quality.

What's Included

25 Autumn Crown Pumpkin seeds (Cucurbita maxima).