High-yield, reliable classic from the 19th century.

Tried-and-tested breeding from the middle of the 19th century, weighing around 2-2.5 kg, ideal for children’s hands and popular in the USA for the classic pumpkin pie because of the good and fairly dry pulp. Grows reliably with good yields.

Good pumpkin for pie and soup.

Ripening time: 85 days.

New England Pie is vining moderately.

C. pepo grows well on warm, well-drained soils, pre-cultivation and planting with sowing from the end of April or direct sowing from the beginning of May.

Optimum germination at 24-30^o C. When sowing stick the pointed side of the seed down or lay them flat. Do not keep the seed too moist. After germination, place in a brighter and cooler place.

The planting distance for pumpkins depends on the vining behavior.

Possible pests: snails, birds, mice, lice, powdery mildew, virus.

Supplied as raw (normal) seed.