Multiple uses, roasted, chopped, pickled. Grow in full sun in rich garden soil. Pumpkin, Long Island Cheese Heirloom, 1824. The name refers to the fruits shape, which resembles an old fashioned, flattened cheese box. Blossoms are orange colored and very large.
Skin is creamy tan, flesh is deep orange, thick, coarsely textured yet sweet flavored.
Pumpkin, New England Pie Heirloom, pre 1860. This 150-year old New England Heirloom is also known as Small Sugar. Described by Burr in 1863 and is still popular as the classic pumpkin for pies or canning. Plants are trailing. The fruits weigh 5 to 8 lbs.