[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Occasional October Pumpkin Post!

Long Store Heirloom "Long Pie Pumpkin"

Info From "Tripledivideseeds long-pie-pumpkin

"Long Pie dates back to the late 1800’s. Almost lost forever, Long Pie Pumpkin was brought back to commercial production by John Navazio and Garden City Seeds in the early 1990s. These magical fruit that resemble overgrown zucchini are indeed pumpkins. The fruits range from 3-5 lbs each. In 2014 50 plants yielded over 450 lbs. They are virtually stringless and sweet. At harvest, mature fruits are green with a small orange spot. This spot is the telltale sign they are ready to harvest. Cure them as you would any other winter squash and store them in 50 F conditions. As time passes these wonderful fruit turn a bright orange. Take these bright orange fruit out of storage on those cold, grey Montana days and use in your favorite pie, bread or soup recipes. Oh, and don’t fret if the fruit you harvest do not have an orange spot. These immature fruit work great in place of zucchini in your favorite bread recipes. Original Seed Source: Fedco. Cucurbita pepo.

From: Stellareureka Heirloomseeds Long Pie Pumpkin

"New England's trusted survival food, this pumpkin stores for up to six months and grows sweeter over time. Families depended on it to see them through the harshest winters, stacked in cool cellars like insurance against hunger."

Stellareureka also sells seeds for "Superschmelz Kohlrabi" and "Redmangel beets" both of which looks interesting.

[SunkenCiv]

Nice!

[Pete from Shawnee Mission]

Another occasional pumpkin post! Black Pumpkins! (Very dark green-black!) Picture from Blue Pumpkin seed company. (Seeds also sold by Jungs!)

"The Dark Knight F1 Pumpkin is a show-stopping pumpkin that looks extremely similar to a Jack-O-Lantern, but the skin will turn an intense dark green borderline black color. If left to ripen a bit longer it will be black and orange, perfect for Halloween!This pumpkin has an attractive oblong/gumdrop shape with smooth subtle ribs and a smooth surface. These are great for Jack-O-Lanterns, displays, or as conversation pieces in your pumpkin patch. These are also a great variety to grow as they are powdery and mildew resistant."

"Black Kat F1 pumpkins start out green then ripen to a dark intense green that looks black to the eye. These are small pumpkins, think Jack Be Little pumpkins, but black. These are going to steal the glance of every passerby."

These are great for decorating tables during Halloween parties, for Fall decorations, or for making baby Jack-O-Lanterns! Even though they are small and compact, they are definitely a conversation starter. They are deeply ribbed with a black stem. With a little acrylic paint, you can also paint white features on it to create your unique Jack-O-Lantern!"

*These must be picked while they are black. If left on the vine, they will revert to an orange color."

"Black Bear F1 pumpkin stands out as a significant enhancement compared to other available varieties. Its remarkably deep color persists even after harvest, creating a striking contrast alongside orange and white pumpkins. With an adorable and petite "true pumpkin" shape, it proves perfect for autumnal decorations. Exhibiting high yields and remarkable uniformity, it is an early-harvest choice. Developed by Aneta Jacobs and Dr. Lindsay Wyatt, Black Bear sets a new standard in pumpkin offerings."

Jungs sells Black Prince.

Here is the link to Blue Pumpkin Seed Company which sells seeds and an amazing variety of pumpkins! Blue Pumpkin Seed Company...."280 pumpkin varieties to choose from!"

Some of the favorite decorative pumpkins were the elegant Sliver Edged Pumpkins, Phantomita, with its tropical rain forest patterning, Troll, and Ugly duckling. Now....if I had a quarter section to plant a few!

[Diana in Wisconsin]

I’ve never seen the Long Pie pumpkin before! Thanks!

My favorite pumpkins for pies (Zone 5a) are: Sugar Pie, Long Island Cheese and Winter Luxury.

All we grew this season was the Thelma Sanders Sweet Potato Squash and some Honeynut Butternut. Mom brought me a pumpkin for my porch and one for the chickens. ;)

[Liz]

These work great in place of zucchini in your favorite bread recipes.

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Zucchini bread.....that clinched it for me.