(Cucurbita moschata) East Coast heirloom long remembered as a great pie squash by people in New York and New Jersey. Introduced in 1807 by Bernard McMahon of Philadelphia. Named for its resemblance to a wheel of cheese. Flattened, ribbed, buff-colored pumpkins average 6-12 pounds. Sweet deep orange flesh. Good keeper. 90-100 days
DIRECT SEED 1" Deep | SEEDS TO HILL 6-8 Seeds | THIN To 3-4 Plants | LIGHT Full Sun |
Green Thumb Tip
Sow seeds outdoors in 12" diameter hills after danger of frost has passed. Hills should be spaced 6' apart in all directions. Can also be started indoors 3 weeks before transplanting out.