Connecticut Field Pumpkin, Heirloom, pre-1700 Native American origin, organic

Connecticut Field Pumpkin sometimes goes by Yankee Cow Pumpkin, Orange Yankee or Big Tom Pumpkin but its origins go back well before 1700. 

Heirloom | Open-Pollinated | Pre-1700 New England Classic

🌟 Discover the iconic pie pumpkin of colonial Connecticut! Also known as Yankee Cow, Orange Yankee, or Big Tom, this rugged heirloom produces 10-20 lb deeply ribbed orange fruits with sweet, dense flesh perfect for pies, jack-o'-lanterns, soups, and fall decor. Vines yield 4-6 pumpkins each, thriving in cool climates.

Historical Roots:
Originating in Connecticut fields before 1700, this variety was cultivated by Native Americans and refined by early colonists. Featured in 19th-century catalogs (e.g., Fearing Burr, 1863) as the gold standard for Yankee pies and cattle feed—hence "Yankee Cow." A true survivor of American agriculture, preserved by generations of seed savers.

Grower's Highlights:

• Maturity: 90-110 days
• Planting: Direct sow after frost; 6-8 ft vines, full sun, rich soil
• Storage: Up to 6 months—ideal for markets!
• Uses: Baking superstar; stores like a champ

"The old-fashioned yellow pie pumpkin of New England... excelled by none!" —Historic seed catalogs

Pure Heirloom Stock: Our seeds trace authentic lineages—no hybrids. Isolate for seed saving.

Characteristics: 

Plant 1/2" deep

Hill 6-8 seeds together

Thin to 3-4 plants

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