Types of Pumpkins

There's more to pumpkins than what meets the eye. Pumpkins come in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes, and textures and serve a multitude of different purposes. Find your perfect pumpkin by using our helpful guide to different varieties of pumpkins. Happy pumpkin picking!

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A medium-size variety, 'New England Cheddar' gets its name from its appearance: The pumpkin closely resembles a cheese wheel. Despite the "cheesiness" of this heirloom pumpkin, the fruit can be used (and taste delicious) in your favorite pumpkin pie recipe.

Porcelain doll appears as a unique pink color with deep ribs. These fairly disease-resistant plants ward off mildew attacks and look beautiful on a front porch. This is another pumpkin variety whose flesh (or inside of the pumpkin) is good for pies, canning, and more.

'Hybrid Pam' is the perfect pie-size pumpkin. Reaching 7 pounds on average, this breed only takes 90 days to mature. When planted from seed, this pumpkin variety also has a high yield, so you'll never see a shortage of 'Hybrid Pam' at the pumpkin farm.

'Crystal Star' is different from other white pumpkins in the sense that as the pumpkins age, they don't turn blue and green. They keep their ghostly white appearance. These beauties are great for carving and decorating and are often used in county fairs and exhibitions.

The 'Blue Doll' variety puts an end to the stereotype that all pumpkins are orange or white. Although this 20-pound fruit has a green exterior, the flesh is orange and exceptionally sweet, so use this type in your favorite pumpkin recipes.

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'Casperita' is a pint-size white pumpkin variety that tastes similar to an acorn squash. These pumpkins are disease resistant and perfect for decorating your interior. Their seeds also produce high yields, so you'll never have to worry about not finding enough 'Casperita' in the fall.

'Orangita' is a beautifully deep orange mini pumpkin with sharp ribs on its rind. This variety only grows to 1-1/2 pounds, so it's a favorite with children. Pair 'Orangita' with bigger varieties for a stunning display.

'Flat White Boer Ford' appears exactly as its name indicates—flat and white. These pumpkins grow wider than tall and are perfect for adding a diverse look to a porch when paired with other pumpkin varieties. 'Flat White Boer Ford' also keeps well so should last through the season.