Comments on: Neck Pumpkin: A Home Kitchen Garden Marvel

By: Lori Heim

Lori Heim — Sat, 31 Oct 2009 22:03:18 +0000

I moved from Central Pa to Indiana 13 1/2 years ago and really miss being able to get neck pumpkins. They make the best pumpkin pies, cookies, etc. When I do get a chance to get one, I cut it into pieces, put it in a 250 degree oven for 2 or 3 hours and scoop out the soft pulp. I freeze it in 1 cup servings. Some people peel the pumpkin and cut it in pieces and cook it down like you would apples for applesauce and then freeze it.

By: Jennifer Hammer

Jennifer Hammer — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:21:55 +0000

Wow! Those are super huge and leave me so intrigued! I cant wait to read all you future posts on these bad boys! Curious as to how they may grow in California weather!
Thanks for the great read!
Jennifer (4bratz2luv)

By: gardenbre

gardenbre — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:15:52 +0000

love how the mama neck pumpk is nuzzling the little guys … I’m sorely tempted now to go get some and to pressure can a batch along with some of my pumpkins instead of freezing them … hmm

By: Gayla

Gayla — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 02:37:57 +0000

These look amazing. Are you going to freeze or can it for later pies?