Pie Pumpkin Seeds
Every variety here is a solid-stemmed Cucurbita moschata, chosen for Kansas heat and vine borer pressure. Here is how they compare.
| Variety | Days | Fruit size | Why for pie |
|---|---|---|---|
| Long Island Cheese | 105 | 6-15 lb | The heirloom pie standard |
| Dickinson | 100 | 10-40 lb | The original Libby's canning pumpkin |
| Mrs. Amerson's | 110 | 20-60 lb | Southern heirloom pie, show size |
| New England Cheddar F1 | 112 | 5-8 lb | Uniform hybrid, dense flesh |
| Magdalena Big Cheese | 110 | 10-20 lb | Rare heirloom, smooth flesh |
Pie pumpkin seeds for the best homemade pie are the dense, sweet, smooth-fleshed Cucurbita moschata types, not the stringy jack-o-lantern carving pumpkins. Every variety here was picked for rich, velvety filling and for standing up to Kansas Zone 6b heat and humidity.
Where to start: Long Island Cheese is the classic pie pumpkin and a beautiful keeper. Dickinson is the original Libby's canning pumpkin. Musquee de Provence is the showy French heirloom for a big harvest. Want all three of our favorites in one pack? Grab the Best Pie Pumpkins Bundle.
New to growing them in Kansas? Read our complete Kansas variety guide and our Long Island Cheese growing guide. Shop the pie pumpkins below.
