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Growing Amish Pie Winter Squash in the Vegetable Garden

Sow outdoors after frost when soil is warm, or start indoors 3 to 4 weeks early in biodegradable cells to avoid root disturbance. Plant 2 to 3 seeds per hill and thin to the strongest plant. Provide 36 to 48 inches between plants and 60 to 72 inches between rows. Keep evenly moist and mulch to regulate soil temperature and reduce weeds.

Feed with a balanced fertilizer at vining and again at early fruit set. Encourage pollinators for best yields. Train vines away from paths and support developing fruit off wet soil with boards or straw.

Harvesting of Amish Pie Winter Squash

Harvest when rinds are hard, color deepens, and the stem is corky. Cut with 2 to 4 inches of stem. Cure 10 to 14 days in a warm, dry, airy place, then store at 50 to 60 F with good ventilation for several months.

About Amish Pie Winter Squash Garden Seeds

Selected by Amish growers in Maryland and introduced to the seed trade in 1999, Amish Pie is celebrated for its extra-thick, sweet flesh ideal for pies and canning.

Fruits are commonly very large and heart- to giant-acorn-shaped, with many growers reporting 60 to 80 pound specimens under good culture.

In the kitchen, roast wedges or steam and puree for pies, soups, and breads; the dense texture yields smooth, richly flavored results.

Stories/Tips From Our Gardeners

"For maximum sweetness, leave fruits on the vine until fully cured skins resist a thumbnail, then give them two extra weeks of warm curing before storage."

- Jerry Sawyer, True Leaf Market Writer

Organic Amish Pie Winter Squash Seeds Per Package:

• 4 g Packet - Approximately 25 Seeds
• 1 oz - Approximately 175 Seeds
• 4 oz - Approximately 700 Seeds
• 1 lb - Approximately 2,800 Seeds
• 5 lb - Approximately 14,000 Seeds

Non-GMO Organic Amish Pie Winter Squash seeds are available for Fast Free Shipping on qualifying orders.