Connecticut Field Pumpkin Heirloom Seeds
Connecticut Field produces nice yields of 15 to 25 lb.
globe shaped deep orange yellow pumpkins.
Flesh is yellow, thick, coarse and stringy.
Connecticut Field pumpkin is excellent for making
canned pumpkin or baking pumpkin pie.
The perfect shape and flat bottom come
in handy for making a jack'o lantern.
An heirloom pumpkin grown by the first settlers
in New England. Introduced prior to 1700.
Days To Maturity: 110 - 120 days.
Botanical Name: Cucurbita moschata.
Approximately 25 seeds per packet.
Planting:
Choose the sunniest and largest area in your garden.
Sowing Method: Direct Sow.
Plant 5 to 7 seeds outdoors in hills.
Planting should be in early spring to mid-summer,
3 weeks after last frost and when
soil has warmed up to at least 70 F.
How To Harvest
Connecticut Field Pumpkin Heirloom Seeds
Choose a ripe, healthy-looking pumpkin and cut in half.
Scoop out all the pulp from inside using a large spoon.
Use a metal spoon as it has the strength to sever the
fibrous strands that hold the seeds to the shell.
Place pulp in a large bowl as you scoop it out.
Pull the seeds from the pulp with your fingers
and place into a colander in the sink.
Rinse the seeds under lukewarm running water.
Gently scrape off as much
pulp as possible with your fingernails.
Line a baking sheet with paper towels.
Lay clean pumpkin seeds on top of
the paper towels in a single layer.
Place seeds in a dark, cool room
for one month to dry.
Sort through seeds after they are dry and
discard any with mold or mildew spots.
Place seeds in a container.
Store in a cool dry place.
