{"title":"Pumpkin Seeds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\nPumpkin seeds selected for flavour, texture, and dependable performance in real growing conditions. This collection focuses on culinary pumpkin varieties prized for rich flesh, balanced sweetness, and versatility in both savoury and sweet preparations.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nFrom compact pumpkins suited to smaller gardens to full-size varieties ideal for roasting, purées, soups, baking, and seed harvesting, our pumpkin seeds are chosen for strong germination, consistent yields, and reliable results across Canadian climates.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nWhether you’re growing pumpkins for autumn dishes, seasonal menus, seed roasting, or long-storage culinary use, these varieties are bred to perform beyond decoration — delivering substance, flavour, and kitchen value.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nLooking to explore beyond pumpkins?\n\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/culinary-seed-shop\"\u003e\nExplore all varieties in the Casa Verde Seed Shop\n\u003c\/a\u003e\nincluding peppers, tomatoes, cucumbers, eggplants, herbs, edible flowers, and specialty culinary seeds curated for flavour-driven growing.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n","products":[{"product_id":"blue-pumpkin","title":"Blue Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlue Pumpkin (Bleu de Hongrie) Squash: Striking Blue Skin, Sweet Orange Flesh.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the unique Blue Pumpkin squash. Its distinctive slate-blue skin encases sweet, nutty orange flesh with a fine, creamy texture. Perfect for velvety purées, rich soups, roasted dishes, and even desserts. A versatile, visually stunning, and flavorful autumn essential for any chef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlue Pumpkin (Bleu de Hongrie) Squash: A Culinary Canvas for Autumnal Excellence\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroducing the Blue Pumpkin, also known as ‘Bleu de Hongrie’ or Hungarian Blue squash – a captivating and versatile ingredient poised to become a seasonal star in your professional kitchen. This truly unique squash is immediately recognizable by its striking, powdery slate-blue skin, which offers a beautiful contrast to its vibrant, sweet, and nutty orange flesh. Its visual appeal alone makes it a showstopper, ideal for autumnal displays or when serving half-roasted as an impressive centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond its stunning appearance, the Blue Pumpkin boasts an exceptional culinary profile. Its fine-grained, stringless flesh cooks down to a creamy, velvety texture, making it perfect for luxuriously smooth purées, bisques, and soups that deliver rich, comforting flavors. When roasted, its natural sweetness intensifies, caramelizing beautifully to develop a complex, earthy depth that complements both savory and sweet applications. Imagine delicate gnocchi, hearty risottos, or even elegant desserts like pies and tarts. Its robust nature means it stores exceptionally well, ensuring a consistent supply of quality throughout the cooler months. Elevate your fall and winter menus with the unique charm, exceptional flavor, and incredible versatility of the Blue Pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Casa Verde","offers":[{"title":"5 seeds","offer_id":50293040742690,"sku":null,"price":5.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0955\/4401\/7186\/files\/blue-pumkin-seeds-heirloom-chef-cooking.jpg?v=1753515791"},{"product_id":"white-flat-boer-ford-pumpkin-seeds","title":"White Flat Boer Ford Pumpkin","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e5 Seeds+\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"203\"\u003e🎃 \u003cstrong data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"180\"\u003eWhite Flat Boer Ford Pumpkin Seeds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"180\" data-end=\"183\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"183\" data-end=\"201\"\u003eCucurbita maxima\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"205\" data-end=\"672\"\u003eA striking heirloom from South Africa 🇿🇦🌿, \u003cstrong data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"283\"\u003eWhite Flat Boer Ford Pumpkin\u003c\/strong\u003e is known for its creamy ivory skin 🤍✨, deeply ribbed shape, and flat, wide profile. 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The fruit is flattened and deeply ribbed, with a soft peach-pink rind and dense orange flesh inside. It is beautiful on the vine, beautiful on a farm table, and genuinely useful in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a culinary pumpkin first: sweet, rich, and sturdy enough for roasting, soups, purees, stews, baking, and stuffed pumpkin dishes. In Brazilian cooking, moranga is famously used for \u003ci\u003ecamarao na moranga\u003c\/i\u003e, where the pumpkin becomes both vessel and ingredient. For home gardeners, it is a standout winter squash type with flavour, storage value, and a look that feels completely different from a generic orange pumpkin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eAt A Glance:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeature\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecification\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSweet, Dense, Rich \u0026amp; Roasting-Friendly\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eFruit Style\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFlattened Peach-Pink Pumpkin with Deep Ribs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eMaturity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAbout 95-100 Days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuantity\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10+ Premium Seeds per Packet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eFlavor Profile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSweet Winter Squash Flesh:\u003c\/b\u003e Dense orange flesh with the sweetness and body you want for roasting and purees.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRich Cooking Texture:\u003c\/b\u003e Holds up in wedges, bakes into a smooth interior, and blends beautifully into soups and sauces.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDistinctive Rind:\u003c\/b\u003e Pale peach to salmon-pink skin with deep lobes gives the fruit a market-table look without feeling ornamental-only.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eCulinary Versatility\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRoasting:\u003c\/b\u003e Cut into wedges and roast with olive oil, garlic, herbs, chili, maple, miso, or browned butter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSoups \u0026amp; Purees:\u003c\/b\u003e Roast first for depth, then blend into silky pumpkin soup, sauce, mash, or filling.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eStuffed Pumpkin:\u003c\/b\u003e Hollow smaller fruit and bake with rice, seafood, mushrooms, beans, herbs, or creamy fillings.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrazilian Cooking:\u003c\/b\u003e A natural fit for moranga-style dishes, stews, and richly seasoned winter squash recipes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eGrowing Notes\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeason:\u003c\/b\u003e A warm-season, long-season pumpkin. 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