New England Pie Pumpkins are the long time favorite and standard for pies. New England Pie Pumpkins have fine, sweet flesh that is dry and stringless, making them perfect for pies. New England Pie Pumpkins are small, weighing 4 to 7 pounds. They are dark orange with light ribbing and well-attached handles. If you love pumpkin pie, New England Pie Pumpkins are for you. Their thick and sweet flesh is outstanding for processing and pumpkin pies. New England Pie Pumpkins store well and are perfect for small gardens. Botanical Name: Cucurbita pepo Life Cycle: Annual Light Requirement: Full Sun Planting Season: Warm Season Plant Type: Running Vine Features: Heirloom, Open Pollinated Fruit Size: 4-7 lbs Days to Maturity: 105 Days Plant Spacing: 2-3 feet Planting Depth: 1 inch Sowing Method: Start Indoors, Direct Sow Cold Stratification: No Hardiness Zones: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10