Kentucky Field Pumpkins are usually somewhat squat, with smooth, dull orange-tan, hard rind that has slight ribbing. They have thick flesh walls, and at their centre, coarse yellow flesh. They will grow 10 to 18 inches (25 to 45 cm) wide and weigh 10 to 15 pounds (4 ½ to 6 ¾ kg.) They are…
Pie Pumpkins
Large Cheese Pumpkins
Large Cheese Pumpkins are squat, with a buff-coloured, hard rind with slight ribbing. They average 15 inches (38 cm) wide by 7 inches (18 cm) tall, and weigh 12 to 15 pounds (5 ½ to 6 ¾ kg.) They have sweet, orangish-yellow, finely-textured flesh which is very good as a vegetable squash or for pies….
Libby’s Select Dickinson Pumpkins
It’s a myth that the pumpkin in Libby’s canned pumpkin is actually squash instead of pumpkin — it is genuine pie pumpkin.
Long Island Cheese Pumpkins
Long Island Cheese Pumpkins are named for their place of origin, and their resemblance to old-fashioned cheese boxes. They have relatively sweet, deep-orange flesh which is good for pies.
Mammoth King Pumpkins
Mammoth King Pumpkins are slightly flattened. The rind is a mottled yellow and orange, with faint ribs. Inside, they have coarse, thick yellow to bright-orange flesh. They grow to be 18 to 24 inches (45 to 60 cm) wide and weigh 50 to 100 pounds (22 to 45 kg.) Despite their size, they have good…
Mystic Plus Pumpkins
Mystic Plus Pumpkins are round, tending to tallish, with bright orange rind with moderate ribbing. They have firmly attached, dark green, very thick handles. They grow 8 inches (20 cm) wide by 6 inches (15 cm) tall, and weigh 7 to 8 pounds (3 to 3 ½ kg.) These are pie type pumpkins, but can…
Mystic Pumpkins
Mystic Pumpkins are round, uniformly-sized pumpkins with dark orange rind and thick flesh walls. They have firmly-attached handles. They grow to be 12 inches (30 cm) wide by 14 inches (35 cm) tall, and weigh 15 to 25 pounds (6 ¾ to 11 kg.) They can be used for pie pumpkins, or can be carved…
Pam Pumpkins
Pam Pumpkins have deep orange-coloured rind and firmly-attached handles.They will grow 6 inches (15 cm) wide and tall, and weigh between 4 to 7 pounds (1 ¾ to 3 kg.) They can be used for ornamental painting or for pie. 90 days from seed. These are hybrid pumpkins that grow on a semi-bush. History Notes…
Pie Pumpkins
Pie pumpkins are pumpkins that are good for making pumpkin pies from. Rind colour may vary though it is typically orange.
Small Sugar Pumpkins
Sugar pumpkins are edible pumpkins. Some people like to use them for pumpkin pies; other people feel there are better choices.
Snack Jack Pumpkins
Snack Jack Pumpkins are round, slightly tall, with bright orange rind with slight ribbing. They will weigh 2 to 2 ½ pounds (around 1 kg), and have hull-less seeds. (Hull-less pumpkin seeds aren’t really hull-less; they just have a very thin seedcoat on them that doesn’t need removing before eating the seeds. The pumpkins can…
Spookie Pumpkins
Spookie Pumpkins are round, with bright orange rind. They grow to be 6 to 8 inches (15 to 20 cm) wide, and weigh around 5 pounds (2 ⅓ pounds.) They have good flavour for pies. 110 days from seed. History Notes Spookie Pumpkins were developed by Northrup King and Company, Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA, from a…
Spooktacular Pumpkins
Spooktacular Pumpkins have bright, deep-orange rind, with moderate ribbing and a firmly-attached tan handle. They grow to be 5 to 6 inches (13 to 15 cm) wide, and weigh 3 to 4 pounds (1.4 to 1.8 kg.) The flesh is smooth and finely-textured, with very good flavour for pies. 85 days from seed. Storage Hints…
Streaker Pumpkins
Streaker Pumpkins are round, with deep orange rind. They grow to be 9 inches (23 cm) wide and tall, and weigh around 8 pounds (3 ½ kg.) They are fairly multi-purpose pumpkins. They can be used as a Jack-O’-Lantern type for carving or display, or be used for pies. As well, their hulless seeds are…
Streaker Pumpkins
Streaker Pumpkins are round, with deep orange rind. They grow to be 9 inches (23 cm) wide and tall, and weigh around 8 pounds (3 ½ kg.) They are fairly multi-purpose pumpkins. They can be used as a Jack-O’-Lantern type for carving or display, or be used for pies. As well, their hulless seeds are…
Sugar Treat Pumpkins
Sugar Treat Pumpkins have bright orange rind. They grow on a hybrid, semi-bush plant. 100 days from seed. Cooking Tips Good for pies. History Notes Developed by Rupps Seed Company.
Touch of Autumn Pumpkins
Touch of Autumn Pumpkins have light orange rind, sometimes darker, with moderate ribbing and a long handle firmly attached. They grow to be about 6 inches (15 cm) wide and tall, and weigh 2 to 3 pounds (1 to 1 ½ kg.) Inside, they have deep orange flesh. They can be used as an ornamental…
Trickster Pumpkins
Trickster Pumpkins are squat, with dark orange rind with moderate ribbing, and a long thin handle, firmly attached. They average about 6 inches (15 cm) wide and weigh 3 to 3 ½ pounds (1.3 to 1.5 kg.) These are pie pumpkins, but they can also be displayed as ornamentals. The plant is a hybrid type….
Virginia Mammoth Pumpkins
Virginia Mammoth Pumpkins are classified as “cheese pumpkins” because of their shape. They are actually a bit oval, though. These are large pumpkins, with thick flesh that can be used for pies or animal feed. Storage Hints Stores well. History Notes Virginia Mammoth Pumpkins were developed by T.W. Wood & Sons. Released 1959.