Winter Squash, Long Island Cheese Pumpkin

Introducing the Long Island Cheese Pumpkin - a true gem among the Slow Food's Ark of Taste list. This local variety has been gaining popularity throughout New York in recent years, and for good reason. With a fine, thin rind and light ribbing, this fantastic pie squash produces fruit weighing in at 6-to-10 lbs that is sure to satisfy any sweet tooth. First described as early as 1806 by Bernard McMahon in Philadelphia, the Long Island Cheese Pumpkin is a must-have for any culinary enthusiast. Not only does it make for delicious pies, but it also preserves well in cool, dark spaces and is perfect for winter soups. Don't miss out on the opportunity to grow a lot of this amazing variety and experience its sweet and savory flavors for yourself. Winter Squash: Grow your own "storage vegetable GOLD" with these long-season cucurbits (*Cucurbita spp.*)\! These sprawling vines or compact bush plants develop hard shells suitable for extended storage (3–6 months) that cure into sweet, dense-fl