Large Pumpkin Varieties

Thick flesh, large exhibition type, good for pies or canning. Largest pumpkin for faces or novelty, nearly round, 17-18 in. In diameter, fruits average 100 lb, slightly rough red-orange skin, bright yellowish-orange 3-4 in.

Harvest King will produce a consistent 25-35 lb pumpkin. This larger variety has excellent yield and quality almost 100% of the fruit are marketable.

Thick, sweet flesh make this a great choice for cooking! An older, smaller pumpkin variety, the Small Sugar is excellent for pies. This pumpkin is very fine-grained, sweet and sugary, and keeps well.

Compare to Prizewinner F1. The size of this pumpkin will range from 50 lb to a whopping 150 lb with color superior to the Atlantic types, this will be a great addition for those who want the biggest and best.

One of the oldest American pumpkins around. The pumpkin's rind is hard but thin and slightly ribbed. The flesh is sweet, thick and course. The Connecticut Field pumpkin is a large,15 to 20 pound globes that are flattened on the ends.

Mammoth Gold has skin mottled with pinkish-orange and yellow, thick pale yellow-orange flesh, edible but coarse, used for pies and novelty. Smooth golden-orange with faintly ribbed and irregular shaped pumpkin.

A sister to our Cinderella pumpkin but this one has multiple colors. Antique French heirloom that is beautiful and great for ornamental purposes.

Fruits with ease. The pumpkins will grow at an astonishing pace if given adequate nutrients and spacing. Pumpkins have rough skin and beautiful ribbing. Dill's Atlantic Giant pumpkin seed can produce some of the largest pumpkins in the world! Past winner...

Also makes a delicious eating quality, this pumpkin is aromatic, succulent, and sugary. A true white pumpkin that is perfect for autumn displays! The White Flat Boer Ford pumpkin is 3 to 5 inches high and spreads 8 to 12 inches wide.

Various wilts, leaf spots mildews, and various viral diseases. Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location.

Plant after frost danger when soil warms to 65°F. This traditional ornament of the autumn harvest is good for much more than jack-o-lanterns and pies. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart.

Handle is tan with a corky texture. A white skinned ornamental pumpkin with thick orange flesh of excellent eating quality, 9-12 inch diameter, 10-16 pound. Casper's skin has less bluing than many other white varieties.

Gorgeous, big flat fruits are heavily ribbed and look similar to large wheels of cheese. The deep orange flesh is very fine grained, one of the best for baking. Fairytale fruit average 20 lb and ripen to a rich brown when fully ripe.

Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location. These big, burly, attractive pumpkins form consistently uniform, barrel-shaped fruit with dark orange rind and secure, dark...

Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location. We saw Neon glowing orange in our pumpkin trials far earlier than any other variety.

Plant after frost danger when soil warms to 65°F. This traditional ornament of the autumn harvest is good for much more than jack-o-lanterns and pies. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart.

Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location. Pepo 100-105 days. Big Doris dwarfs the average jack-o-lantern pumpkin by nearly double.

Wash gently in a solution of 10 parts water and 1 part bleach, carefully removing all dirt, then store in a warm, dry location. Chunky and brimming with personality, Mrs. Vining varieties: sow 4-5 feet apart.

Time plantings so that varieties will mature for the fall market. Sun cure in the field for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping fruits at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation.

Avoid picking up fruits by handles and take care not to damage the skin/rind. Sturdy, short vine plants have excellent powdery mildew resistance and produce very high yields of 3 lb., 7" diam.

We recommend planting at 2' in-row spacing. Thin with scissors to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. Sow 2 seeds at the appropriate spacing interval for the variety's vine length, 1/2-1" deep.

Avoid picking up fruits by handles and take care not to damage the skin/rind. Very uniform in size and shape, with strong, dark green handles. Row covers should be removed when plants begin to flower.

Thin with scissors to 1 plant/container or cell with scissors. Pyrethrin sprays may offer some control.Fruits can tolerate 1-2 light frosts, however, temperatures below 28°F/-2°C can damage fruit.

Germinate at 75-95°F/24-35°C. Avoid picking up fruits by handles and take care not to damage the skin/rind. Poor fruit development may indicate insufficient pollination. 3,400 seeds/lb.

Keep field borders mowed and remove plant refuse in the fall; spring plow to bury pupae. Sun cure in the field for 5-7 days or cure indoors by keeping fruits at 80-85°F/27-29°C with good air ventilation.