Old-world charm with pie-perfect flavor!
Shaped like a wheel of cheese and packed with rich, sweet flesh, Long Island Cheese pumpkins are a bakerās dream. This heirloom variety has been gracing American gardens since the 1800s, offering both beauty and utility. With its smooth tan skin and fine-grained interior, itās the secret ingredient to unforgettable autumn pies.
Variety:Ā Long Island Cheese Pumpkin (Cucurbita moschata)
Growth Habit:Ā Warm-season annual with vines up to 10ā15 feet
Height:Ā Sprawling vines
Flavor Profile:Ā Sweet, smooth, and rich
Color:Ā Tan skin with deep orange flesh
Planting Conditions:Ā Full sun and well-drained, fertile soil
Harvest Timeline:Ā 100ā110 days to maturity
Uses:Ā Ideal for pies, soups, roasting, and long storage
Fun Fact:Ā Named for its resemblance to a wheel of cheese, this heirloom has been prized for generations for its culinary excellence and storage life.
Long Island Cheese pumpkins are the go-to for traditional pumpkin pieāsmooth, sweet, and easy to work with. Their fine-grained flesh also shines in soups and roasts, adding a rich, earthy flavor to fall meals. And with their elegant shape and muted color, they double as rustic dĆ©cor for your kitchen or porch.
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šĀ Choose a Sunny Spot:Ā Plant in full sun with rich, well-drained soil.
š±Ā Sow the Seeds:Ā Direct sow 1 inch deep, spacing hills 3ā4 feet apart.
š§Ā Water Regularly:Ā Keep soil moist but not soggy, especially during fruit development.
šæĀ Thin and Maintain:Ā Once seedlings emerge, thin to 2ā3 plants per hill.
āļøĀ Harvest:Ā Pick when the skin is firm and fully tan. Cure in a warm, dry place for longer storage.
