Connecticut Field Pumpkin is an heirloom species known to be at least 320 years old! Originally cultivated by indigenous tribes from Connecticut, these beautiful golden gords reach an average of 20 pounds of planted in fertile soils. Make sure the plant has full sun coverage on its leaves 6-8 hours a day for the biggest pumpkins. All parts of the gourd, including the leaves, are edible and highly nutritious. Plant on its own or around the base of other crops & trees; and you’ll have fresh pumpkins perfect for pumpkin pie that will store through most of the winter in the right conditions.
Connecticut Field Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo)
•One of the oldest true heirloom species of pumpkins in existence
•Seeds are nutrient-packed and edible fresh, roasted, sprouted, or ground into a powder.
•Eating seeds can also aid in parasite cleanses and even eliminate certain mild varieties of parasites.
•Flesh is edible and contains high levels of Vitamin: A,C,E, Zinc & potassium
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