We grow more than 20 kinds of pumpkins and other squash on our farm every year, and we’ve tried more than 60 different kinds over the years. Our farm grows only food-grade pumpkins that can be used for cooking once their time as fall decorations is over. Additionally, many of the varieties we grow specialize in certain aspects of cooking (eg. the Long Island Cheese is very good for pies, desserts, and baking).
Here is a list, in alphabetical order, of all the pumpkins and squash that Creek House Farm has grown over the years. Each entry has a picture of the pumpkin or squash when it’s ripe, the variety’s common name(s), and a short description of how it looks and how it can be used in cooking. Some entries are also followed by additional tidbits of historical/trivial information about the variety. Note: Please keep in mind that not all of the varieties below will be for sale when you visit Creek House Farm. This could be because they weren’t planted this year or they sold out quickly in October.
Type: Heirloom; Dark green skin with rich yellow-orange flesh; 4 to 9 pounds; Cooking Uses: Flexible; can be used in many pumpkin recipes, such as soups, baked goods, and brewing. “.
Type: Heirloom; Large, 15-pound orange pumpkins with green stripes between the heavy ribs; young fruits are more of a two-toned green with spots; best when steamed, roasted, baked, or grilled; plant is thought to have come from Italy.
Type: Heirloom; Large pumpkins with orange to yellow skins that can weigh up to 500 pounds on a regular basis; used in cooking; holds the current world record for heaviest pumpkin (2,009 pounds!)
Type: Heirloom; Pale buff-orange skin; deep orange flesh that is dense and sweet; weighs up to 15 pounds; can be used for many cooking purposes; tastes good when roasted; originated in Australia
The hybrid variety has a pale buff-orange shell and deep orange flesh that is dense and sweet. It can weigh up to 15 pounds. It can be used for a variety of cooking methods, including roasting and baking. It was planted in 2023.
It’s a hybrid fruit that looks like a round orange pumpkin and is about half the size of a pie pumpkin.
Heirloom Type: Small Hubbard-shaped fruit with a light blue-green shell and yellow-gold flesh that is fine-grained and sweet; usually weighs about 6 pounds. Cooking Uses: Versatile; good for baking and roasting or baking. Fun Fact: Created in 1953 by the University of New Hampshire.
Type: Hybrid Description: The fruit is shaped like a hubbard and has a light blue-green shell. The flesh is yellow-gold and sweet, with fine grains. It tastes a lot like Baby Blue Hubbard. Cooking Uses: It can be used in many ways, including baked goods and as an ingredient in other baked goods. Planted for 2023!
Type: Hybrid Fruit: Blocky, deeply ribbed, exotic blue color; sweet, deep orange flesh; weighs 15 to 20 pounds; good for pies, soups, or canning. Planted for 2023!
Type: Heirloom; Fruit is bottle-shaped, weighs 2 to 4 pounds, has a curved neck, and fine-grained, sweet flesh. Very good for pies and baking. Fun fact: this is an old New England variety that was kept alive in Massachusetts. It is said to have come from the Iroquois Indians and was brought to the United States by Charles H. Hovey; described in great detail in Fearing Burr’s book of 1865; a ancestor of the famous butternut we know today; used to be easy to find but is now very hard to find
Type: Heirloom Fruit: pink, banana-shaped, with a blue tip; weighs about 10 pounds; has smooth, sweet orange flesh; bakes, fries, and makes great pies. Fun fact: a smaller strain from northern Georgia is famous in the Southeast and is hard to find. Planted for 2023!
Hybrid; small, round, ribbed fruit with a white shell that weighs between 1/2 and 1 lb; good baked, roasted, or fried; planted for 2023!
This is an heirloom pumpkin that looks like a small Jack-O-Lantern and is about 3 inches to 4 inches across. It can be baked, roasted, or fried. Fun fact: it comes from China or Southeast Asia.
This is the traditional American pumpkin. The golden orange fruit grows to be 5 to 30 pounds. It’s good baked, roasted, or fried, and it can also be used for pies (though they won’t be very sweet). Fun fact: this variety of heirloom pumpkin was used by Native Americans and New England settlers for hundreds of years.
Type: Hybrid; Fruits are teardrop-shaped and have moderate ribs; green fruits are deep, dark green and turn bright orange as they ripen; grows to be 8 to 10 pounds; good for baking, roasting, and frying.
Type: Heirloom; very flat, pure white pumpkins with sweet orange flesh that can weigh up to 30 pounds; very useful in the kitchen, good for pies and baking; historically popular in South Africa and named for the Dutch Boers; hard to find; planted for 2023!
Type: Herb; Shape: turban-shaped; Stripes: different shades of red-orange and green; Good for baking, roasting, frying, or adding to soup.
Heirloom Type: Fruit is flattened, round, and 10–20 pounds. Its salmon- or peach-colored skin is covered with big warts, and the flesh is very thick and dry. Good for chili and stews. Fun Fact: this plant is popular in France. Planted for 2023!
This is an heirloom squash that is long and Delicata-shaped and has tan skin with green stripes. It is very sweet and tastes good baked or roasted. Fun fact: it was created by Dr. James Baggett at Oregon State UniversityPlanted for 2023!.
Heirloom Type: It set “the look” for big Halloween pumpkins with its deep orange color, clear ribs, and good handles. It comes in a variety of shapes and sizes and weighs 18 to 30 pounds. Cooking: Try roasting or baking it. Fun Fact: John Howden of Massachusetts created it in the early 1970s.
Hybrid Type: Fruit has a deep orange shell, a flat, round shape with clear ribs, and sweet, dark orange flesh. Cooking Uses: It can be used for many things. Planted for 2023!
The fruit’s shell can be silvery green to salmon orange, and the flesh is orange. The fruit weighs 5 to 15 pounds, but in the right conditions, it can grow to over 50 pounds. It can be used for a lot of different things in the kitchen. Fun fact: it comes from the city of Torbate-Heydariyeh in northeastern Iran and has been saved by the USDA seed bank since 1940. Planted for 2023!
This is an heirloom pumpkin that is very small and cute. It weighs about 8 ounces and has bright orange skin with ridges. To cook it, try roasting or baking it. This pumpkin may have come from the Orient, as many people in Thailand offer them to the “Spirits.” Planted for 2023!
Type: Heirloom Fruit: flat, ribbed, slate-colored skin with orange flesh Good for savory dishes Fun fact: this fruit is popular in Australia and stores very well Planted for 2023!
Pumpkins come in a wide variety of shapes, sizes, and colors – far more than just the typical orange round ones! By growing different types of pumpkins, you can have fun decorating for fall with unique colors and shapes. In this article, we’ll look at 24 pictures of different pumpkin varieties you can grow in your own garden.
1. Atlantic Giant
The Atlantic Giant is one of the largest pumpkins, often weighing over 1,000 pounds! They have a classic round shape and deep orange color. These massive fruits require ample space to grow properly.
2. Baby Boo
Baby Boo is a miniature white pumpkin around 3-6 inches wide. They have a ghostly white color and make for fun Halloween decorations. These cute little pumpkins are also edible.
3. Casperita
Casperita is another small white pumpkin variety The fruits are 3-5 inches wide with a flattened shape The pure white color remains throughout the season, making them perfect for fall displays.
4. Cinderella
Cinderella pumpkins have a beautiful bright red-orange color with deep ribs. They are flattened and deeply lobed, often around 8 inches tall and up to 15 inches wide Their unique shape resembles Cinderella’s carriage
5. Cotton Candy
As the name suggests, Cotton Candy pumpkins have a soft pink color similar to spun sugar. The skin is smooth and the shape round. They add a delicate touch to fall decor.
6. Fairytale
Fairytale pumpkins have a classic pumpkin shape with deep orange ribs and color. They are on the larger side, often 15-20 pounds. The dense, sweet flesh is also great for cooking pies and other pumpkin dishes.
7. Gladiator
Gladiator pumpkins have a distinct oblong shape, often over 2 feet long! The skin is ribbed and the color ranges from yellow-orange to deep orange. They make fun oversized decor.
8. Gold Rush
Gold Rush pumpkins live up to their name with a bright golden-orange color. They have shallow ribs and flattened globes, weighing around 5-8 pounds. Their golden color looks beautiful displayed for fall.
9. Jack Be Little
Jack Be Little pumpkins are tiny, only about 3-5 inches wide. They are flattened and deeply ribbed with traditional orange color. These mini pumpkins are great for decorating.
10. Jarrahdale
Jarrahdale pumpkins have an eye-catching bluish-gray color with heavy ribs. They are moderate sized at 4-8 pounds. Their unique color stands out in any fall display.
11. Knucklehead
Knucklehead pumpkins have warty, bumpy skin with deep creases, almost like closed fists. They come in a range of colors from white to green and orange. Their irregular shape adds interest.
12. Lumina
Lumina pumpkins have a ghostly white skin that almost glows. The skin is smooth and they have an evenly rounded shape. They make gorgeous decorations when set aglow with lights inside or out.
13. Musque de Provence
Musque de Provence is a classic heirloom pumpkin with deep ribs and flattened shape. They have a beautiful deep orange color. These pumpkins are great for cooking down into pumpkin puree.
14. Porcelain Doll
Porcelain Doll pumpkins are aptly named – their skin is smooth and white like porcelain. They have subtle creases when ripe and an evenly rounded shape, with pink blushing in some.
15. Rouge Vif D’Etampes
Rouge Vif D’Etampes pumpkins are known for their bright crimson-orange color and deep creases. They are flattened and almost look like a red sunburst. A beautiful addition to any fall display.
16. Speckled Hound
Speckled Hound pumpkins have pale orange skin with green speckles. They are small to medium-sized with flattened globes. Their dotted color pattern makes them stand out.
17. Valenciano
Valenciano pumpkins have a striking pattern of white stripes over a bright orange skin. They are oblong with flattened ends, often weighing 5-15 pounds. The striped pattern is eye-catching.
18. White Lumina
White Lumina pumpkins have snowy-white skin and smooth globes. They almost seem to glow when on display. The fruits are medium-sized at 4-8 pounds – stunning paired with orange pumpkins.
19. Wolverine
Wolverine pumpkins are small, averaging 2-4 pounds. They come in a range of colors like orange, tan, and white. The defining feature is their warty, bumpy skin resembling animal fur.
20. Yellow Mini Jakk Be Litttle
As the name implies, these are mini yellow pumpkins, around 3-5 inches wide. The skin is smooth and the color is bright golden-yellow. They look beautiful mixed in with other colored mini pumpkins.
21. Baby Pam
Baby Pam pumpkins are a semi-bush variety that produce pretty round orange fruits averaging 3-6 pounds. The sturdy stems make them perfect for painting and crafting activities.
22. Long Island Cheese
Long Island Cheese pumpkins are large, oblate-shaped fruits with creamy ivory skin. They often weigh 15-20 pounds. The flattened shape and subtle ribbing are eye-catching.
23. Blue Doll
Blue Doll pumpkins have a striking blue-green skin unlike typical oranges and yellows. The ribbed, oval fruits weigh 4-8 pounds. They make a gorgeous, unique addition to any fall display.
24. Sugar Pie
Sugar Pie pumpkins are beloved for their sweet, tender flesh perfect for baking pies and other recipes. The small, round fruits have classic orange skin.
With so many varieties to choose from, you can decorate with a spectrum of shapes, sizes, and colors! Look for pumpkin seedlings at your local nursery to try growing some new types this year. With proper care you’ll have a bountiful and beautiful fall pumpkin harvest.
Patisson Golden Marbre Scallop
Heirloom Type: Fruit has a scalloped shape and a golden yellow shell. Good for roasting, stir-frying, and baking. Planted for 2023!
Jaune Gros de Paris, Yellow Pumpkin of Paris
Big pinkish-yellow fruits are round, flattened, and have light ribbing; the skin cracks when ripe, and the flesh is dark yellow. The fruit can grow to be over 100 pounds. Its smooth, watery flesh is great for soup and cheesecake. Fun fact: it came from an old Parisian market in the 1800s. Planted for 2023!
This is an heirloom Japanese squash with green skin that looks like a buttercup but doesn’t have the “cup” on the bottom. The flesh is rich yellow-orange and tastes sweet and nutty. It’s good for baking and curry. Fun fact: it’s popular in Asia. Planted for 2023!
This is an heirloom pumpkin that is orange and green with orange ribs and sweet, nutty orange flesh. It can be used for baking, roasting, frying, and boiling. Fun fact: the Maori people of New Zealand call this pumpkin Kumi Kumi. It has become rare even in New Zealand.
Japanese squash with a wrinkled cinnamon-orange skin. The flesh is tender and has a sweet, spicy flavor. It weighs between 4 and 7 pounds. It can be used for baking and roasting. Fun fact: the Oriental Seed Company of San Francisco brought it to the United States in 1927.
The heirloom variety has an orange and green speckled shell that holds seeds that don’t have a shell. The flesh and seeds can both be roasted and baked. Planted for 2023!
Fruit is pear-shaped and has a flame-red shell with green streaks at the bottom. The flesh is sweet and has a nutty flavor. It can be used for roasting and baking. Fun fact: the Lakota Sioux grew this plant.
The fruit is flat and lightly ribbed, and the shell is a buff color. This variety is an heirloom, and it’s great for baking and pies. Fun fact: it’s been a Long Island favorite for a long time. Planted for 2023!
Heirloom Type: Long, dark green, and zucchini-like; turns bright orange when picked; weighs about 4 pounds. Uses in cooking: good for pies and baking.
The heirloom variety has a deep blue-green turban-shaped fruit with rich yellow-orange flesh that weighs about 10 pounds. The flesh is good when roasted, baked, and used in baking. Fun fact: it comes from South America and made its way to Italy through Spain. It became famous in the lagoons of Southern Venice in the late 1600s and became popular all over Italy and beyond.
Type: Heirloom; Small fruit with a fiery red turban and a light peach-colored underside; weighs less than 1 lb; can be stuffed and baked as individual servings or sliced up for soup or stir fry.
Type: Hybrid Description: medium-small round fruit with smooth white shell Cooking Uses: unknownPlanted for 2023!
Type: Heirloom; Fruit: big, flat, heavily lobed or ribbed; Rich brown shell when fully ripe; Deep orange flesh that is thick and smooth; Can grow to 20 pounds; Flavorful flesh is good for savory dishes; Origin: South France
Type: Heirloom Fruit: round orange with fine, sweet flesh Cooking: the flesh is great for baking Planted for 2023!
What are the different types of pumpkins? Squashes explained…
FAQ
How many types of pumpkins are there?
What is the sweetest variety of pumpkin?
What is the best type of pumpkin to eat?
What is the rarest color pumpkin?
What are the different types of Pumpkin?
And we’re not just talking about the pumpkin varieties that you carve! From classic orange to more unique pumpkin types and colors that range from whites to deep greens, there are so many different kinds of squash to discover.
What are the best pumpkin varieties?
Here are some of the best pumpkin varieties to choose from! There are hundreds of different named varieties of pumpkins. Almost all of these cultivars belong to one of three pumpkin species: Cucurbita pepo, Cucurbita maxima, and Cucurbita moschata. The classic big orange pumpkin for carving jack-o-lanterns is the Howden variety.
How many pumpkins are in a Pumpkin Vine?
The pumpkin is great for gardeners who want to make pies with their fresh fruit and vegetables. Typically, this pumpkin grows to between 7-10 pounds and contains between 3-5 pumpkins per vine. When looking at types of pumpkins, the Autumn Gold is a real winner for those who want a pop of color in their garden.
What do Pumpkins taste like?
They are easily recognizable with their rounded shape, deep ridges, and sturdy stems. Apart from their impressive appearance, these pumpkins boast a dense, sweet, and slightly nutty flavor, making them an excellent choice for traditional fall dishes, such as pumpkin pies and soups.
What is the classiest pumpkin?
The Musquee De’ Provence has to be one of the classiest-looking pumpkin varieties on this list! These pumpkins are a French heirloom variety with deep ribs and a beautiful, rich orange color. Related: 26 Pumpkin Painting and Decorating Ideas That Are Blowing Up Our Instagram Feeds This Halloween 6. Triamble
What is a medium sized pumpkin?
Some popular medium pumpkin varieties include: Sugar Pie: These medium-sized pumpkins are perfect for making pies. They weigh around 6-8 pounds and take around 90-100 days to mature. New England Pie: These pumpkins are similar to Sugar Pie pumpkins and are perfect for making pies.