Known for its deeply ridged, flat shape, this late-maturing pumpkin is popular both for its decorative qualities and its long storage ability. When it reaches maturity at 110 days, the skin has a rich tan shade, and the flesh is sweet. It often grows to 20 pounds.
This stunning heirloom pumpkin hails from the south of France. It continues to be well loved both in Europe and the United States for its unusual red flesh as well as its skin coloring, which ranges from dark green to tan to chocolate brown as it matures. Musquee de Provence came to America in 1899, and was first sold by Vaughan's Seed Store in Chicago.

Sowing: Gardeners with short growing seasons may want to start their Musquee de Provence pumpkin seeds indoors a month before the last expected frost. Since pumpkins do not take well to transplanting, peat pots are the best option. Plant two seeds per pot, later clipping off the weaker seedling. Harden the seedlings by exposing them to the weather for several hours at a time during the week before transplanting. About a week after the last frost or when the soil temperature reaches an average of 60 degrees F, plant the seedlings in very rich soil 8-10' apart in rows 10-12' apart. Another option is to plant the seedlings in hills of two, 8-10' apart. To direct sow, plant the Musquee de Provence pumpkin seeds a week after frost 1/2" deep, 3-4' apart and thin to 8-10' apart. For companion planting benefits, plant pumpkins along with corn but avoid planting them with potatoes.