Looking a bit like a sculpted wheel of cheese with a strong handle, Fairytale ranges from 12" to 18" in diameter and up to 20 pounds. It ripens from luscious green to magnificent shades of burnt sienna on 10' -long vines. Fairytale has an exceedingly long shelf life~perfect for envy-of-the-neighborhood fall vignettes. Its deep orange flesh is dense and makes great homemade pumpkin puree for Thanksgiving pies, or European classics tweaked with a dollop of Fairytale goodness.