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Algonquin Pumpkin - Organic

"A delicious symbol of North American summers, combining rusticity and rustic charm."

$4.49

Number of seeds 20 seeds

Originating from the ancestral lands of the Algonquian peoples of Northeastern America, the Algonquian Pumpkin captivates with its generous shape and warm color , reminiscent of the hues of the calm fires of early autumn . This traditional variety, passed down through generations, carries within it the living memory of Indigenous cultures , where it served as both a nourishing food and a natural container once the fruit was dried and hollowed out.

In the garden, it spreads its vigorous creeping habit , forming long, fertile vines that flourish under the late summer sun . Its fruits, often globular to slightly ribbed, contain dense, orange and sweet flesh , ideal for soups, purees, tarts or winter preserves.

Rustic and resilient , it integrates easily into a diversified vegetable garden , promoting long rotations , while celebrating cultivated biodiversity and the culinary heritage of early peoples.

Growing climate: Temperate to warm climate
Sowing difficulty level: Easy
Care required: Regular

Note: prefers a sunny location and rich, well-drained soil.

The fruits of the Algonquin pumpkin are traditionally used in creamy soups, purées, and sweet pies, where their dense, naturally sweet flesh reveals its full richness. They withstand roasting, stews, and braises well, and are also suitable for simpler preparations, such as being grilled in wedges.

In the Native American societies of the Northeast, this squash was also sliced and then dried, or roasted over a fire, to be preserved for the winter as a valuable food source, combining food self-sufficiency and ancestral know-how. Its sweet flesh holds up well to baking or stews. Native American societies also prepared it grilled or dried to preserve this precious food during the winter.