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Long Island Cheese Pumpkin Seeds, Classic Heirloom Pie Pumpkin
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Long Island Cheese Pumpkin Seeds, a pre-Civil War American heirloom (Cucurbita moschata) shaped like a wheel of cheese. The classic pie pumpkin, vine borer resistant, with smooth, sweet flesh. Grown and tested at our Kansas homestead.
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Named for its wheel-of-cheese shape, this pre-Civil War heirloom was once the most popular pie pumpkin on the East Coast. Smooth, sweet flesh with fine grain that bakes beautifully.
Quick Specs
| Species | Cucurbita moschata |
| Type | Open-pollinated heirloom |
| Days to maturity | 100 to 110 days |
| Fruit size | 6 to 15 lbs |
| Plant spacing | 36 to 48 inches |
| Sun | Full sun, 6+ hours |
| Vine borer resistance | Good, moschata type |
| Storage life | 3 to 5 months |
| Seeds per pack | 10 or 20 |
| Best for | Pies, classic heirloom, fall baking |
Growing Guide
Cucurbita moschata
Annual
105 days
Full sun
36-48″ apart
1″
Vine
6-15 lbs
Buff/tan
Pie, eating
No
Yes, 3 weeks
No
Vine borer resistant
Also known as: Cheese pumpkin
History & Origin
One of the oldest American pumpkin varieties, Long Island Cheese dates to pre-colonial times and was a staple crop for Indigenous peoples and early European settlers alike. Named for its resemblance to a wheel of cheese, this flat, buff-colored pumpkin appears in American seed catalogs dating back to the 1800s. Its revival among heirloom growers has restored a variety that was nearly lost to commercial agriculture.
In the Kitchen
Many pie enthusiasts consider Long Island Cheese the finest pie pumpkin in existence. The sweet, creamy flesh needs minimal sugar and produces an incredibly smooth custard. Also outstanding in soups, ravioli, and gnocchi. Roast wedges with brown butter and sage for a Colonial-era side dish.
Related Reading
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.
