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Carving AND Pie Pumpkin suggestions?

14 years ago

I am trying to decide which variety of pumpkin to grow next season. I want something that is big enough to carve but that will also taste good for pies. I hear that a lot of large pumpkins don't make good pies, so I was wondering what your opinions are. What are your favorite varieties of pumpkin that can be carved AND eaten? I only have room to plant one variety. Oh, and were seeds easy to find? Thanks everyone!

Kim

Here is a link that might be useful: Kim's Flower and Vegetable Garden

Comments (2)

Macmex
14 years ago
Wow, I guess I haven't been checking in here for a bit. Sorry! Sandhill Preservation Center sells seed for Young's Beauty, which is supposed to be dual purpose.

George
Tahlequah, Ok

Here is a link that might be useful: Sandhill Preservation Center/ Pumpkins
failedslacker
14 years ago
Not too certain how easy it is to find in the states, but my grandfather used to grow Northern Spirit pumpkins which are dual-purpose.

My family has since reverted to growing the small pie pumpkins and using the too large to eat marrow squashes as jack-o-laterns.
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