Long Island Cheese Squash (C. moschata) This heirloom dates well back to the early 1800's and has significant East Coast historic value. Well known as a the 'great pie squash' by people in New York and New Jersey, it was named for itsĀ likenessĀ to a wheel of cheese. Flattened, ribbed, tan-coloured pumpkins average 6-12 pounds. Sweet deep orange flesh with similar texture to Butternut squash. Easy to grow and stores very well. A favourite for all on our farm!
90-100 days to maturity
25 seeds per packetĀ
Planting Instructions:Ā Seed indoors 1/2 inch deep. Line out transplants after risk of frost has passed, spacing 5-6 feet apart. Direct seed in raised hills sowing 5-6 seeds 1/2 inch deep. Soil temperature should be at least 21 degrees C. Space mounds 5-6 feet apart, thinning to 3 plants per mound.
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