Neck Pumpkin Seeds - Heirloom Vegetable Plant for Home Gardens

Neck Pumpkin Seeds are from Cucurbita moschata, a warm-season squash variety known for its distinctive elongated neck-shaped fruits, vigorous vines, and edible flesh. This traditional pumpkin type is commonly grown in home gardens, vegetable plots, and backyard spaces. Neck Pumpkin performs best in full sun, fertile well-draining soil, and warm growing conditions. It produces large vines and seasonal fruits suitable for culinary use and garden harvests.

Features

• Seeds of Neck Pumpkin vegetable variety
• Produces elongated neck-shaped pumpkin fruits
• Suitable for home gardens, vegetable plots, and trellises
• Develops vigorous trailing vines
• Performs well in warm-season conditions
• Provides seasonal edible fruit harvests

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Cucurbita moschata
• Common Name (US): Neck Pumpkin, Crookneck Pumpkin
• Seed Type / Variety: Vegetable Seed
• Growth Habit: Annual trailing vine
• USDA Zones: 3–11 (grown as a warm-season annual)
• Planting Season: Spring
• Growing Season: Summer to Fall
• Sowing Season: Spring
• Sowing Season Months: April–June
• Germination: 5–10 days under warm soil conditions
• Sunlight Requirements: Full Sun
• Soil Requirements: Fertile, well-draining soil rich in organic matter
• Watering Needs: Regular watering; maintain consistent moisture during vine growth and fruit development
• Mature Plant Size: Vines can spread 10–20 ft
• Plant Spacing: 36–60 in apart