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Pumpkin
- A Description of Pumpkins
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History: Pumpkins are winter squash that have acquired the common name "pumpkin" but are, nonetheless, squash. They are native to the Americas and, along with corn and beans, were grown as "The Three Sister" by First Nations people for thousands of years. Apparently, 400 years ago, people often cut holes in their sides, scooped out the seeds, stuffed the cavities with apples and spices and baked them whole as pies. Cultivation: Easy to grow. Seeds may be started indoors 3-4 weeks before the last frost or direct-sown when temperatures and the soil have warmed. Sow seed 1-2" deep and thin to 3-4' apart. Companions: corn, beans. Nasturtiums and marigolds deter squash bugs and other pests and oregano helps overall growth.
- Cheyenne Bush Pumpkin
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Sustainably Grown
SORRY, SOLD OUT. C. pepo (80 - 90 days) 1943 A very early bush pumpkin, developed by the USDA Field Station in Cheyenne, Wyoming. It has a compact growth habit, making it perfect for gardeners with limited space, and is a heavy producer of 5-8 lb round, orange fruit.
Sold Out- Pkt - 20 seeds: 3.00
- Trade Pack - 60 seeds: 6.00
- Connecticut Field Pumpkin
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Endangered; Certified Organic
C. pepo (100-110 days) Pre-1700. This pumpkin is one of the oldest pumpkins still in existence. Grown by North American First Nations and shared with early settlers, these large fruits grow to 15-25 lbs. and are beautifully globe-shaped and bright orange. Not the best for baking, but wonderful for pumpkin-carving!
U.S. CustomersRestrictions Apply
- Galeux d'Eysines Pumpkin
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Very Rare; Certified Organic
(aka Brode Galeux d'Eysines) C. maxima I am developing a real fondness for French heirloom vegetables (les legumes oublies) - as some of the most interesting and old varieties originated in France. This pumpkin is one example - as it grows, it becomes covered in pebbly "warts" that create the most arresting visual display. The name refers to the warts - it means "pebbles from Eysines". This variety originated in Bordeaux, and is grown in the Potager du Roi at Versailles. The fruits grow to 10 - 20 lbs., with an excellent taste and are good keepers. Fruit should be harvested before overly mature, as the warts will continue to grow and eventually cover the entire fruit.
- Rouge vif d'Etampes Pumpkin
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Sustainably Grown
C. maxima (130-160 days) Pre-1883. Originally from France, this is the pumpkin that was turned into a coach for Cinderella! I've been looking for this one for a long time. Large, flattened, well-ribbed fruits have deep orange/scarlet skin, & are good for decoration (or turning into coaches) and for cooking.
- Small Sugar Pumpkin
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Certified Organic
1863. C. pepo Aka "New England Pie" (110 days) This was an old favourite for canning and making pumpkin pies. Fruits are about 7 lbs, wonderfully sweet - made the best pies I've ever had! I have had so many customers approach me at seed shows to tell me that they won first prize at their agricultural fair for their pumpkin pie made with this pumpkin! Flesh is fine-grained.
