Pumpkin, Winter Squash 'New England Pie'
Cucurbita pepo
| Family: | Cucurbitaceae (koo-ker-bih-TAY-see-ee) (Info) |
| Genus: | Cucurbita (koo-KER-bih-ta) (Info) |
| Species: | pepo (PEP-oh) (Info) |
| Cultivar: | New England Pie |
Type:
Pumpkin (winter)
Height:
6-8 ft. (1.8-2.4 m)
Spacing:
4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)
Days to Maturity:
91 to 100 days
Mature Skin Color:
Orange
Size:
4 to 6 pounds (2 to 3 kg)
Habit:
Vining
Disease Resistance:
Seed Type:
Open Pollinated
Other details:
Soil pH requirements:
6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods:
From seed; direct sow after last frost
Seed Collecting:
Properly cleaned, seed can be successfully stored
Foliage Color:
Bloom Characteristics:
This plant is attractive to bees, butterflies and/or birds
Water Requirements:
Where to Grow:
Regional
This plant is said to grow outdoors in the following regions:
Thousand Oaks, California
Jamestown, Ohio
Gardeners' Notes:
| Rating | Content |
|---|---|
| Positive | On Apr 15, 2011, midwestfarmwife from Jamestown, OH wrote: The New England Sugar Pie Pumpkin dates back to 1863 or earlier. It grows 4-5 lbs., a nice size for baking. Wonderful for pies, pumpkin bread, pumpkin cookies, etc. I froze many pint bags and have been told that the pumpkin bread I bake from the New England Sugar Pie Pumpkin is the best ever tasted! We grew it organically with no problems. |
