Pumpkin & Gourd Varieties Guide
Varieties Overview
| Variety | Appearance | Primary Use | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Peanut Pumpkin | Pinkish skin with peanut-like warts | Decorative, edible | French heirloom, sweet flesh, very unique look. |
| Lakota Pumpkin | Red-orange with green mottling | Culinary, decorative | Nutty flavor, excellent for baking and soups. |
| Tycoon Pumpkin | Large, round, deep orange | Decorative, carving | Known for uniform shape and strong handles. |
| Mellow Yellow Pumpkin | Bright yellow skin | Decorative, carving | Eye-catching color, medium size. |
| Blue Doll Pumpkin | Blue-gray skin, flattened shape | Culinary, decorative | Sweet, deep orange flesh, great for pies. |
| Pink Doll Pumpkin | Pale pink skin | Decorative, edible | Similar to Blue Doll but with pastel pink color. |
| Red Warty Pumpkin | Bright red-orange with heavy warts | Decorative, edible | Striking appearance, also flavorful flesh. |
| Warty Goblin Pumpkin | Green/orange with extreme warts | Decorative | Grown mainly for Halloween and fall displays. |
| Prize Winner Jumbo Pumpkin | Giant, bright orange | Decorative, competitions | Can exceed 200 lbs, grown for fairs and contests. |
| Cinderella Pumpkin | Flattened, deep orange-red | Culinary, decorative | French heirloom (Rouge Vif d’Étampes), excellent for pies. |
| White Gold Pumpkin | White skin, round shape | Decorative, carving | Good contrast in displays, edible flesh. |
| Mini Gourds | Small, multicolored, various shapes | Decorative | Ideal for table décor and fall arrangements. |
| Lunch Lady Large Gourds | Large, oddly shaped, multicolored | Decorative | Popular ornamental gourd mix. |
| Black Bear Mini Pumpkin | Small, deep orange | Decorative | Compact, classic mini pumpkin. |
| Wee-B-Little Mini Pumpkin | Tiny, round, bright orange | Decorative, edible | Edible flesh, perfect for kids. |
| Pixie Mini Pumpkin | Small, smooth, orange | Decorative | Similar to Wee-B-Little but slightly larger. |
| Field Trip Long Stem Pie Pumpkin | Small-medium, long sturdy stem | Culinary, carving | Great for pies, strong handle for carrying. |
| Little Giant Pie Pumpkin | Medium, round, bright orange | Culinary | Dense, sweet flesh, excellent for baking. |
Quick Highlights
- Best for Eating: Lakota, Blue Doll, Pink Doll, Cinderella, Little Giant Pie Pumpkin
- Best for Carving: Tycoon, Mellow Yellow, White Gold, Field Trip
- Best for Decoration: Peanut, Red Warty, Warty Goblin, Mini Gourds, Lunch Lady Gourds
- Giant/Competition: Prize Winner Jumbo
- Kids’ Favorites: Wee-B-Little, Pixie, Black Bear