Kirchhoffs Pumpkin Flat White Boer Seeds – Heirloom South African variety for stunning gardens, delicious harvests, and long storage.

Discover the Flat White Boer, a classic South African heirloom pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima) prized for its unique flat, wheel-like shape, creamy white skin, and sweet, dense orange flesh. Also known as Boer Pampoen or Flat White Boer Ford, this vigorous, productive variety delivers eye-catching results in home gardens across South Africa.

Key Features & Benefits:

• Striking Appearance: Flat, slightly ribbed fruits with smooth, snow-white rinds that hold color beautifully — perfect for autumn displays, fall décor, stacking, or market sales. Fruits typically weigh 7–15+ kg (15–30+ lbs), measuring about 10–15 cm high and 30–50 cm wide.
• Excellent Eating Quality: Thick, sweet, medium-orange flesh with fine texture. Ideal for pies, baking, roasting, soups, and purees. The flesh is firm, fairly dry when cooked, and full of flavor.
• Versatile & Hardy: Vigorous vines with good cover. Edible seeds (great for roasting), leaves, and flowers. Hardy plants rebound quickly from damage and perform well in warm conditions.
• Long Storage: Excellent shelf life thanks to tough rinds — stores for months in a cool, dry, ventilated area. Flat shape makes stacking easy.
• Pollinator-Friendly: Produces male and female flowers; relies on bees for best fruit set.

Growing Instructions (Kirchhoffs):

• Season: Spring/Summer
• Sowing Depth: 5 mm
• Spacing: 50 x 200 cm
• Temperature: 20–25°C
• Days to Maturity: Approx. 110–120 days
• Full sun, well-drained but moisture-retentive soil. Plant after last frost when soil is warm.

These premium Kirchhoffs seeds offer high germination and reliable performance for South African gardeners. Whether you're growing for the kitchen, decoration, or to preserve a beloved local heirloom, the Flat White Boer is a standout choice.