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Dickinson Pumpkin Seeds, The Original Pie Pumpkin
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Dickinson Pumpkin Seeds, the original pie pumpkin behind Libby's canned pumpkin. A vine borer resistant heirloom (Cucurbita moschata) with smooth, spiced flesh perfect for baking. Grown and tested at our Kansas homestead.
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This is the pumpkin behind the can. Libby’s famous pie filling starts right here. Tan-skinned, heavy-yielding, and packed with smooth, spiced flesh that defines pumpkin pie.
Growing Guide
Cucurbita moschata
Annual
100 days
Full sun
36-48″ apart
1″
Vine
10-40 lbs
Tan
Pie filling, eating
No
Yes, 3 weeks
No
Vine borer resistant, disease resistant
Also known as: Libby's pumpkin
History & Origin
The Dickinson pumpkin is American pie history. This is the variety that Libby's used to build its canned pumpkin empire, before they switched to a proprietary hybrid. Originating in the Midwest, Dickinson produces large, tan-skinned fruits with smooth, sweet flesh that yields more puree per pumpkin than almost any other variety. Growing it connects you to a century of American baking tradition.
In the Kitchen
Roast halves and puree for the most authentic homemade pumpkin pie. The flesh is naturally smooth, requiring minimal processing. Use it for pumpkin bread, muffins, pancakes, and home-canned puree. One Dickinson pumpkin can yield enough puree for 4-6 pies.
Related Reading
Midsummer in the Patch
The main Zone 6b planting window has wrapped for this year. Vines are running and fruit is setting, so now is the time to plan next spring’s patch and get ready for harvest, curing, and storage. Gardeners in Zones 8–10 can still sow fast-maturing varieties. See our growing guides
Pair With These Varieties
- Seminole Pumpkin - Our #1 seller, vine borer resistant
- Long Island Cheese - Pre-1860 heirloom pie pumpkin
- Prairie Coffee - Fresh roasted, pairs with pumpkin pie season
Untreated, open-pollinated heirloom seed. No fungicide coating. Save your own seed from your strongest fruit and grow it again next year.
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Growing Tips
Each seed packet includes detailed growing instructions. For additional help, visit our Growing Guides or reach out to us directly.
