Plethora of Pumpkins

Cucurbits Galore

• 'Mellow Yellow'

  

  Cucurbita maxima

  The bright-yellow color of this cultivar is a result of years of breeding by Brent Loy of New Hampshire.

  Uses: Decoration

• 'Jarrahdale' Blue

  

  Cucurbita maxima

  This blue-gray pumpkin gets its name from Jarrahdale, New Zealand, where it originated.

  Uses: Sweet and savory cooking

• 'Hoargarth'

  

  Cucurbita pepo

  Small pumpkins with big personality can sometimes make the biggest impact in your fall decorations.

  Uses: Decoration

• Peanut Pumpkin

  

  Cucurbita maxima ‘Galeux d’Eysine’

  The peanut-shaped warts on this cultivar are caused by an excess of sugar that bubbles to the surface and hardens.

  Uses: Sweet, best for pies

• 'Apple'

  

  Lagenaria siceraria

  Gourds like this one make for great bird-houses when they are dried.

  Uses: Decoration

• 'Yokohama'

  

  Cucurbita moschata

  Initially a dark green, this cultivar becomes a tan color as it ripens on the vine.

  Uses: Decoration

• 'One too many'

  

  Cucurbita maxima

  This cultivar is actually white with veins that vary in color from green to orange to red.

  Uses: Sweet, best for pies

• 'Warty Goblin'

  

  Cucurbita pepo

  While many pumpkins are bred to have smooth skin, this cultivar is bred to have green and yellow warts.

  Uses: Decoration

• 'Long Island Cheese'

  

  Cucurbita moschata

  This cultivar first came to market on Long Island in 1807, making it one of the oldest domesticated squashes.

  Uses: Sweet and savory cooking
  

• 'Green-Striped Cushaw'

  

  Cucurbita argyrosperma

  Cushaws are also known as crookneck squash, and are great for making pies and roasting.

  Uses: Sweet and savory cooking

• 'Warty Jewel Box'

  

  Cucurbita pepo

  The longer this pumpkin stays on the vine the more warty it gets.

  Uses: Decoration

• 'Black Hubbard'

  

  Cucurbita maxima

  Native to South America, this squash has been grown in New England since the 1830s.

  Uses: Sweet and savory cooking

• 'Autumn Winged'

  

  Cucurbita pepo

  These gourds come in a wide variety of colors ranging from white to dark green to yellow to black.

  Uses: Decoration

• 'Long Handle Dipper'

  

  Lagenaria siceraria

  When cut and dried these gourds can be used as ladles, or dippers.

  Uses: Decoration

• 'Silver Edge'

  

  Cucurbita argyrosperma

  This pumpkin is named for its delicious seeds, which are white with silver edges.

  Uses: Sweet and savory cooking

• 'Crystal Star'

  

  Cucurbita pepo

  Unlike other white pumpkins, ‘Crystal Star’ stays white throughout the season instead of yellowing or turning gray.

  Uses: Decoration

• 'Fairytale'

  

  Cucurbita moschata

  This cultivar was created in France, and is also known as Musquee de Provence.

  Uses: Sweet and savory cooking

• 'Grizzly Bear'

  

  Cucurbita pepo

  The muted caramel color of this pumpkin will stand out in your display.

  Uses: Decoration

• 'Scheherazade'

  

  Cucurbita pepo

  Originally grown for its oil rich seeds, the seeds can be pressed to produce a dark oil perfect for soup or salad dressing.

  Uses: Savory cooking

• 'Wolf'

  

  Cucurbita pepo

  The thick, dark green stem of ‘Wolf’ creates a beautiful contrast with the burnt orange skin.

  Uses: Savory cooking