Carving Pumpkins

1987 All-America Selections Winner! 90 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Autumn Gold Pumpkin. This bush plant produces good yields of 12 to 18 lb bright orange pumpkins. It is a popular pumpkin variety and well-regarded for home gardeners and growers because it's early-maturing, productive, and versatile. The space-saving vines grow to only about 3 to 5 feet long. They are round and have good handles. It can be used for carving, cooking, pumpkin pies, or roasting seeds. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA.

95 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Baby Boo Pumpkin. The plant produces a small 3" diameter ghostly white pumpkin. They are very attractive for decorations. It stores for 12-16 months. Try growing both Baby Boo and Jack Be Little for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. A unique pumpkin for fall decorations. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 545483. A variety from the USA.

115 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Big Max Pumpkin. The plant produces large, 100 lb bright orange pumpkins. This unique pumpkin has delicious, bright yellow orange fine-grained flesh. Excellent for carving or making pumpkin pie. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 29542. A variety from the USA.

115 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Casper Pumpkin. The plant produces good yields of 15 lb white pumpkins. The flesh is sweet, making it perfect for baking or pies. Excellent for carving or painting. Grow gray and orange pumpkins, too, for a colorful decorative Halloween display. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

110 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Cinderella Pumpkin. The plant produces 25 lb reddish orange pumpkins. This pumpkin has delicious flesh. This pumpkin looks just like the coach in the fairy tale Cinderella. Excellent for carving or making pumpkin pie. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. Also known as Rouge Vir d'Estampes Pumpkin. An heirloom variety from France.

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Cotton Candy Pumpkin. The plant produces good yields of 5 to 12 lb white pumpkins. These true white pumpkins have white rind and flesh, and really stand out from the other white pumpkins! It has a strong handle, unlike other white varieties. Great for carving or making pumpkin pies. Try growing a white pumpkin for the kids! Keep pumpkins in shade after harvest to maintain their white color. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

110 days. Cucurbita argyrosperma. Open Pollinated. Cushaw White Pumpkin. The plant produces good yields of 20" long with a curved neck pumpkin. The skin is white. It has thick yellow flesh, making it excellent for making pies. Pumpkins can weigh up to 20 lbs. Perfect for making a colorful Halloween display. Also known as the Jonathon Pumpkin, White Salem Pumpkin, and White Cushaw Squash. Introduced in 1891 by Livingston. An excellent choice for home gardens. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 512129. A variety from the USA. Resistant to squash vine borers.

110 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Full Moon Pumpkins. The plant produces good yields of 25 to 35 lb giant white pumpkins. These large white pumpkins can grow to the size of 48" in diameter and weigh up to 90 lbs. They can grow up to 30" in diameter, as big as a full moon. Pumpkins have a smooth white surface and thick yellow flesh. Great for carving or making pumpkin pies. Try growing a large white pumpkin for the kids. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 633997. A variety from the USA.

115 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Howden Biggie Pumpkin. The plant produces extra-large 40 lb orange pumpkins. You see these sold at supermarkets and roadside farm stands. Developed by John Howden. Pumpkins have a uniform upright shape and have strong handles for making Jack O' Lanterns. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 559387. A variety from Canada.

115 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Howden Pumpkin. The plant produces big 15 lb bright orange Halloween pumpkins. These are the original Jack O' Lantern pumpkins you see sold at supermarkets and roadside farm stands. It was developed by John Howden in the early 1970s. Pumpkins vary in size and shape and have sturdy handles for making Jack O' Lanterns. widely regarded as one of the best for Jack-o'-lanterns and carving. An excellent choice for home gardens, market growers, and open field production. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 95170. A variety from Canada.

115 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Howden's Field Pumpkin. The plant produces excellent yields of 25 lb orange pumpkins. Its uniform, round shape makes it ideal for carving Jack O' Lantern pumpkins. This variety is more uniform than other Howden's varieties. It is larger, more symmetrical, and a good keeper. The plant has large, spreading vines and thrives in fields. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety developed by John Howden. A variety from Canada.

105 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Jack Be Little Pumpkin. The plant produces tiny 4" wide orange pumpkins. A popular heirloom miniature pumpkin variety that is very attractive and is great for making Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. They’re perfect for fall decorations, painting, crafting, kids' activities, or even eating/ They’re edible when young or cooked like winter squash. Kids love them. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Kids love them. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Jack O'Lantern Pumpkin. The plant produces medium-sized 10 to 18 lb orange pumpkins. The high-quality pumpkin has a sweet, fine-grained flesh that is perfect for cooking. Great for making pumpkin pie, breads, and soups. These are the Jack O'Lantern Pumpkins used for carving and Halloween decorations. Kids love them. It has long storage capabilities. This variety was developed in 1958 by crossing the Connecticut Field Pumpkin with the Golden Oblong Pumpkin. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 5188. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Lil Pump Ke Mon Pumpkin. The plant produces high yields of small 2 lb ornamental pumpkins. They have orange and green stripes on a white background. They are very attractive for decorations. Plant both Baby Boo, Jack Be Little, Munchkin, and Lil Pump Ke Mon for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. Kids love them. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

90 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Lumina Pumpkin. The plant produces a 12 lb ghostly white pumpkin. This unique pumpkin has delicious orange flesh. Excellent for painting, carving, or making pumpkin soup. Kids love white pumpkins. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture PI 507689. A variety from the USA.

Mammoth Gold Pumpkins

100 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Moonshine Pumpkin. The plant produces good yields of 8 to 12 lb white pumpkins. Pumpkins have a smooth surface, thick yellow flesh, and a dark green handle. Perfect for decorating or carving. An excellent choice for home g

95 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Munchkin Pumpkin. The plant produces high yields of 4" wide, bright orange pumpkins. They are very attractive for decorations. Plant both Baby Boo, Jack Be Little, and Munchkin for Halloween and Thanksgiving decorations. It can be dried for fascinating novelties and decorations. It remains firm for a considerable amount of time. Kids love it. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

110 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Orange Smoothie Pumpkin. The plant produces excellent yields of 8 lb deep orange pumpkins. The pumpkins are smooth with perfect shapes and strong green handles. Weight is light for its size, which makes it easy to move from fields and easy to carry for customers. The plant produces 3 to 4 pumpkins. Kids love them. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA.

Orange Striped Cushaw Pumpkins

85 days. Cucurbita pepo. (F1) Pik A Pie Pumpkin. This semi bush plant produces good yields of 6 lb bright orange pumpkin with a large dark green handle. A superior quality variety for making pumpkin pies! An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer's Markets, market growers, and open field production. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: DM.

120 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Porcelain Doll Pumpkin. The plant produces good yields of 10 to 25 lb pink pumpkins. Pumpkins start pale yellow, then cream, then pink when fully mature. Multiple harvests are required because pumpkins develop and mature at different times as vines grow. For the best pink color, harvest when the cork has developed on a stem. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA. Disease Resistant: PM.

90 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Spookie Pumpkin. The plant produces high yields of 6 to 10 lb bright orange pumpkins. It has a great taste. Perfect for making fresh pumpkin pies. It has a strong stem, thus a great carving pumpkin for Halloween and Thanksgiving holiday decorations. Spookie is a cross between a Sugar Pie Pumpkin and a Jack O' Lantern pumpkin. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 42999. A variety from the USA.

100 days. Cucurbita maxima. (F1) Super Moon Pumpkin. The plant produces good yields of 25 to 50 lb white pumpkins. This unique pumpkin has delicious yellow flesh. Excellent for painting, carving, roasting, or making pumpkin soup. Kids love white pumpkins. It is an excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. A variety from the USA.

85 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Wee B Little Pumpkin. The semi-bush plant produces excellent yields of small 4" deep orange pumpkins. They are small enough to hold in your hands. These adorable little pumpkins are ideal for carving. Kids love them! Also known as Wee Be Little Pumpkins. An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 602592. A variety from the USA.