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.
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!
(aka Brode Galeux dEysines) 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.
C. maxima (130-160 days) Pre-1883. Originally from France, this is the pumpkin that was turned into a coach for Cinderella! Ive been looking for this one for a long time. Large, flattened, well-ribbed fruits have scarlet skin, & are good for decoration (or turning into coaches) and for cooking.
SOLD OUT FOR 2008. 1863. C. pepo Aka âNew England Pieâ (110 days) This was an old favourite for canning and making pumpkin pies. Fruits are about 7 lbs, wonderfully sweet â made the best pies Iâve 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.
