Amish Pumpkin
A rare heirloom bred and cultivated by Amish farmers in the mountains of Maryland, USA. An impressive landrace with intrinsic genetic diversity. Some fruits are heart/acorn-shaped. Others tend towards the more traditional round. These traits were also observed by other growers.
Types of Pumpkin Species
Types of Pumpkin Species
- Ficifolia (chilacayote squash and Malabar gourd)
- Maxima (Hubbard, buttercup, and winter squashes)
- Argyrosperma (cushaw squash)
- Moschata (Shakertown Field and Long Island Cheese pumpkins)
- Pepo (jack-o’-lantern varieties, delicata squashes, ornamental gourds)
We like butternut pumpkins best when they’re roasted, but this hardy oblong variety is one of the most versatile options in the pumpkin aisle. Butternuts are a little sweeter, dryer and can be turned into soups, roasted with cinnamon or put to use in most cooked pumpkin dishes.
Although pumpkin is typically safe to eat and offers impressive health benefits, it’s often combined with high-sugar and fat ingredients. When shopping for canned pumpkin, check the label to make sure you’re getting 100% pumpkin puree with no added sugar or salt.
A rare heirloom bred and cultivated by Amish farmers in the mountains of Maryland, USA. An impressive landrace with intrinsic genetic diversity. Some fruits are heart/acorn-shaped. Others tend towards the more traditional round. These traits were also observed by other growers.