Description
Musquee de Province Pumpkin Seeds (Aimers International) 2915.
Classic French Heirloom Producing Heavily Lobed Cheese-Wheel Pumpkins with Sweet, Smooth Flesh.
Musquee de Province Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata) is an open-pollinated French heirloom renowned for its stunning appearance and exceptional culinary quality. The plants yield striking, flattened, heavily lobed fruits weighing up to 10 kg that closely resemble traditional wheels of cheese. As the fruit matures, its skin transforms from dark green to a rich, warm mahogany brown. Beneath the tough outer rind lies deep orange, smooth-textured flesh with an delightfully sweet taste—ideal for gourmet soups, pies, and baking, while the dried seeds make a delicious roasted snack.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 2915
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata ‘Musquee de Province’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Heirloom Baking Pumpkin
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Days to Harvest: 80–120 days
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Fruit Shape & Weight: Large, heavily lobed cheese wheel (Up to 10 kg)
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Rich, deep, organic soil with consistent moisture
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Germination: 7–14 days in warm soil (at least 20°C)
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 12 seeds per packet (8 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Musquee de Province produces extensively vining plants that require full sun, heavy feeding, and consistently warm soil temperatures.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors in late spring after the danger of frost has passed and soil reaches at least 20°C. Planting in cool soil will cause seeds to rot. Sow seeds 2.5 cm deep in hills spaced 2.4 m apart, planting 6 seeds per hill. Thin to the 4 strongest vines per hill after emergence.
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Indoor Starting: Start seeds indoors 3 weeks before outdoor planting using plantable paper or fibre pots to protect sensitive roots during transplanting.
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Soil Preparation & Feeding: Prior to planting, dig in generous amounts of well-rotted manure or organic matter and work in a balanced granular fertilizer. Apply a balanced water-soluble fertilizer bi-weekly throughout the growing season for best results. Keep soil evenly moist.
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Harvesting & Storage: Harvest mature pumpkins before the first hard autumn frost when the skin turns a uniform rich brown. When properly cured in a warm location, this variety serves as a superb storage pumpkin throughout the winter.
Why Musquee de Province Pumpkin Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an elegant, high-yielding French heirloom that combines striking autumn decor appeal with sweet, smooth culinary quality, Musquee de Province is an outstanding choice. Its deep orange flesh, long storage potential, and classic cheese-wheel shape make it a standout for Canadian home gardeners and kitchen enthusiasts.
