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Yahuah's Farm

Styrian Pumpkin

Styrian Pumpkin

$3.50 USD
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Styrian Pumpkin (Hulless Seed Pumpkin) — Organic Seeds

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca
Common Names: Styrian Oil Pumpkin, Hulless Pumpkin, Naked Seed Pumpkin

🌱 Seed Quality Promise

All seeds sold by Yahuah’s Farm are 100% organic, non-GMO, and never chemically treated or coated.
We do not sell pelleted, dyed, chemically enhanced, or synthetic-treated seeds.
What you plant should be as pure as the medicine it becomes.

About Styrian Pumpkin

Styrian Pumpkin is a unique and highly valued pumpkin variety grown specifically for its hulless (shell-free) seeds, which are prized for their rich flavor, deep green color, and traditional medicinal and culinary uses. Originating in the Styria region of Austria, this pumpkin is the source of the famous Styrian pumpkin seed oil.

Unlike standard pumpkins, the seeds of this variety do not have hard outer shells, making them perfect for direct eating, roasting, oil pressing, and medicinal preparations.

This is a dual-purpose plant—providing both nutritious seeds and beautiful ornamental fruits.

Traditional & Herbal Uses

Styrian pumpkin seeds have been traditionally used as:

• A classic urinary-supporting food
• A traditional prostate-supporting seed
• A nourishing tonic food
• A mineral-rich dietary staple
• A traditional digestive-supporting seed
• A strengthening food-medicine
• A foundational autumn harvest crop
• A long-stored survival food

The seeds are the primary medicinal and nutritional part.

Plant Characteristics

Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo var. styriaca
Life Cycle: Annual
Growth Habit: Sprawling vine
Vine Length: 10–15 feet
Fruit Size: Medium to large
Fruit Color: Green with yellow striping
Seed Type: Hulless (no hard shell)
Flower Color: Yellow
Bloom Time: Summer
Attracts: Bees, pollinators

Styrian pumpkins are grown mainly for their incredible seeds.

Growing Styrian Pumpkin from Seed

Styrian pumpkin is easy to grow and thrives in warm, sunny conditions.

How to Germinate Styrian Pumpkin Seeds

Direct Sow Preferred

Pumpkins dislike transplanting.

  1. Sow seeds 1 inch deep.

  2. Space seeds 2–3 feet apart.

  3. Keep soil warm and moist.

  4. Germination occurs quickly in warm soil.

Germination Time

• 5–10 days
• Fast and reliable

Ideal Growing Conditions

USDA Zones

Zones 3–10 (as annual)

Sun

• Full sun required
• 6–8+ hours daily

Soil

• Well-draining
• Rich in organic matter
• Loamy preferred

Water

• Moderate to high
• Needs consistent moisture
• Mulch recommended

Spacing

• Space plants 3–5 feet apart
• Allow room for vines to spread

Growth Timeline

Weeks 1–2:
• Germination

Weeks 3–6:
• Vine growth

Weeks 7–10:
• Flowering

Weeks 11–16:
• Fruit development
• Seed maturation

Harvesting

Fruits

Harvest when:

• Rind is hard
• Stem is dry
• Color is fully developed

Seeds

  1. Scoop seeds from mature fruit.

  2. Rinse clean.

  3. Dry thoroughly.

  4. Store or roast.

Seed Saving

Styrian pumpkins are open-pollinated but must be isolated from other Cucurbita pepo varieties.

  1. Allow fruits to fully mature.

  2. Scoop seeds.

  3. Rinse thoroughly.

  4. Dry completely.

  5. Store cool, dark, and dry.

Why Grow Styrian Pumpkin?

• Shell-free seeds
• Highly nutritious
• Traditional medicinal food
• Excellent storage crop
• High-yield
• Pollinator friendly
• Beautiful vines
• Survival food
• Easy to grow

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