This one is also sold as the New England Pie . About 100 days it is generally described as "...an early, productive, general purpose vari...Read Moreety. Excellent texture and flavor for canning and pies."
It is small (6-10 lbs) and not generally suitable as Halloween pumpkin. As a kid in Virginia most folks grew Green Striped Cushaw for pies, but we have a neighbor from Pennsylvania who always grew 'New England Pie' pumpkins. They yield relatively well, but I prefer the Cushaw as a pie pumpkin.
This variety grew very well. I wouldn't say that they were that great for pies. The pie I made was just OK. Most commercial "pumpkin" in ...Read Morethe can is another squash anyway. Only one was big enough to carve.
I have ordered seeds for this pumpkin. According to the vendor's website, this is the pie pumpkin, although the larger specimens can al...Read Moreso be carved for Halloween. The vigorous vine grows well on a trellis or other support, and produces a number of 5-8 pound fruits. Eating quality is excellent." 95 days.
I tried these, but only 2 had time to mature. They were good, but for the harvest, it wasn't worth the space.
Considered an heirloom as it pre-dates the Civil War.
This one is also sold as the New England Pie . About 100 days it is generally described as "...an early, productive, general purpose vari...Read More
This variety grew very well. I wouldn't say that they were that great for pies. The pie I made was just OK. Most commercial "pumpkin" in ...Read More
I have ordered seeds for this pumpkin. According to the vendor's website, this is the pie pumpkin, although the larger specimens can al...Read More