Long Island Cheese Pumpkin

Long Island Cheese is a prized culinary heirloom pumpkin shaped like a wheel of cheese, with creamy tan skin, dramatic ribbing, and rich, sweet flesh. Cold tolerant and excellent keeping, fruits weigh 6 to 10 pounds and store for 90 to 100 days.

At a glance

• Type: Heirloom culinary pumpkin
• Shape: Flat, ribbed, cheese-wheel form
• Skin: Creamy tan
• Fruit weight: 6 to 10 pounds
• Storage: 90 to 100 days
• Tolerance: Cold tolerant
• Non-GMO: Open-pollinated heirloom

Best for

• Pies and purees
• Soups and baking
• Fall decoration
• Long winter storage
• Homemade canned pumpkin

How to grow

Direct sow after the last frost in full sun with rich soil and room to vine. Pumpkins are heavy feeders, so steady water and fertile soil produce the best fruit. Cure harvested pumpkins in a warm, dry place to maximize storage life.

Flavor profile

Rich, sweet, and smooth, considered one of the best pumpkins for pie.

About MIgardener

MIgardener is a Michigan-based seed company offering affordable, non-GMO heirloom seeds for home gardeners.