Description
Connecticut Field Pumpkin Seeds (Processing Type) 2050.
Historic 1700s Heirloom Pumpkin Famous for Baking Sweet Autumn Pies and Carving Classic Jack-o’-Lanterns.
Connecticut Field Pumpkin (Cucurbita pepo) is one of the oldest heirloom pumpkin varieties in North America, cultivated since at least the early 1700s and long cherished across Ontario as a premier processing pumpkin. This classic variety produces flat-globular, smooth fruits weighing approximately 11 kg and measuring up to 50 cm in diameter with light, delicate ribbing. Wrapped in a deep orange rind, it features thick, fine-grained, deep yellow flesh that is exceptionally sweet—making it the ultimate choice for homemade pumpkin pies, autumn purées, and baking. Its uniform shape and sturdy skin also make it the quintessential carving pumpkin for classic Halloween displays.
Quick Seed Details
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Product Code: 2050
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Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo ‘Connecticut Field’
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Type: Open-Pollinated Heirloom Processing & Field Pumpkin
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Fruit Size & Weight: Approx. 11 kg (Up to 50 cm diameter)
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Days to Harvest: Approx. 120 days
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Plant Spacing: Space hills 2.4 m apart
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Light Requirement: Full Sun
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Soil Preference: Deep, rich, organic, well-draining soil (pH 5.5–6.5)
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Germination: 7–10 days in warm soil
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Seed Depth: 2.5 cm deep
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Seed Count: Approx. 20–25 seeds per packet (8–10 seeds per gram)
What you need to know to Plant & Grow
Pumpkins are heat-loving crops that require full sun, rich soil nutrition, and steady warmth throughout the growing season.
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Direct Sowing (Recommended): Direct sow seeds outdoors from late May through early June once soil temperatures have warmed thoroughly. Plant seeds 2.5 cm deep in hills spaced 2.4 m apart, placing 4 to 6 seeds per hill. Thin to the 3 strongest seedlings per hill after emergence.
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Indoor Starting: Start seeds indoors 3 weeks before outdoor planting. Sow directly into paper or fibre pots to prevent root disturbance during transplanting.
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Soil Preparation & Care: Work generous amounts of rich compost or well-rotted organic matter into garden beds prior to planting. Keep soil consistently moist throughout the summer.
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Harvesting & Storage: Matures in approximately 120 days. Harvest before the first hard autumn frost when the skin turns a hard, deep orange. Cut from the vine leaving a sturdy stem section attached. Cured pumpkins store well in a cool, dry location.
Why Connecticut Field Pumpkin Seeds belong in Your Garden
If you want an authentic, historic heirloom that bridges the gap between delicious homemade baking and classic Halloween carving, Connecticut Field is a essential selection. Its 300-year history, reliable yields, and sweet pie-making flesh make it a favourite for Canadian home gardeners and homesteaders.
