Top 20+ Different Types of Pumpkins That Are the Pick of the Patch

1) Orange Smoothie

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

All-America Selections, a group that tests plant seeds, admired its perfect skin and deemed it "all-around great" for carving, painting, and decorating. You can also use this variety for making pie!

2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

With a name fitting for Halloween and all those bumps, this pumpkin has personality and then some. Its dark orange skin and deep green warts make it ideal for adding variety and interest to displays without needing to decorate it.

3) Cotton Candy

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

White pumpkins have become increasingly popular for decorating. The glossy, milky-white exterior with slight ribbing is ideal for painting. You'll typically find them in the 5- to 12-pound range.

4) Howden

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

Massachusetts farmer John Howden developed this one in the 1960s. It has a classic shape, deep orange color, and a thick stem―a pumpkin trifecta. Get ready to carve that big ol' jack-o'-lantern because they can grow up to 25 pounds!

5) Porcelain Doll

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

A pinkish pumpkin is a nice surprise in displays, not only for the color but also for the almost squared-off appearance. Some people put this one out in October in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, too.

6) Kakai

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

This variety has signature orange and green stripes, making it attractive for décor. When you're done showing it off, try roasting the large hull-less seeds. They were actually bred for that reason and have a nice nutty flavor.

7) Fairytale

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

These deeply lobed, flat pumpkins are straight out of a fairytale but don't worry, they won't magically transform into a carriage at midnight! The heirloom pumpkin is naturally sweet and perfect for culinary uses, whether for cooking or baking into delicious pies.

8) Big Max

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

You can probably win a prize based on the size of these pumpkins! Despite being great for baking and carving, they're definitely big and impressive so they're probably best for showcasing on your front porch.

9) Tandy

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

Tandy pumpkins are unique for their buttery off-white color and oval shape. The novelty pumpkin would be great to show off to friends and family.

10) Blue Prince

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

The gorgeous blue hue of this pumpkin makes it worth growing. But the smooth, creamy pumpkin flavor also is outstanding in casseroles and pies.

11) Cinderella's Carriage

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

Need a pumpkin coach? This pretty heirloom pumpkin makes a beautiful display or pie pumpkin. It has a bright reddish-orange skin, though sometimes a rare one comes out light blue!

12) Wee-Be-Little

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

It's adorable! This tiny pumpkin weighs 8 ounces to a pound! The vines only reach 8 feet long, so it's a great addition to small gardens.

13) Atlantic Giant

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

Want to grow a big pumpkin? A really big pumpkin? This variety grows to 200 pounds so, yeah, you’re going to need a bigger garden. This type is grown mainly for show, as they’re not particularly tasty.

14) Jarrahdale

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

These beautiful slate-blue pumpkins are 12 to 18 pounds with heavy ribs. They make a striking display but also have sweet, orange flesh and keep well.

15) Marina di Chioggia

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

This heirloom Italian variety is perfect in pasta and ravioli dishes! Plus, its delightfully warty skin is awesome for displaying with other pumpkins.

16) Galeux d'Eysines

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

A pink-skinned pumpkin with warty coverings, this heirloom is also called the peanut pumpkin! It's used for ornamental purposes, but also can be added to soups or stews.

17) Polar Bear

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

Here's another white pumpkin that's perfect for decorating! It's as large as it sounds, too: You can find ones weighing more than 100 pounds. It won't yellow when left outdoors like some other white pumpkins.

18) Turk's Turban

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

This specialty pumpkin has a cool shape that make it so much fun for decorating! They typically weigh in at three to five pounds.

19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

This gorgeous heirloom from France has a bright orange-red color that stands out in displays. Its sweet flesh is also great in pies.

20) Long Island Cheese

1) Orange Smoothie, 2) Warty Goblin F1 Hybrid, 3) Cotton Candy, 4) Howden, 5) Porcelain Doll, 6) Kakai, 7) Fairytale, 8) Big Max, 9) Tandy, 10) Blue Prince, 11) Cinderella's Carriage, 12) Wee-Be-Little, 13) Atlantic Giant, 14) Jarrahdale, 15) Marina di Chioggia, 16) Galeux d'Eysines, 17) Polar Bear, 18) Turk's Turban, 19) Rouge Vif D'Etampes, 20) Long Island Cheese

This heirloom variety has a nice, squat shape and warm brown hue that make it lovely for decorating. But its sweet orange flesh also is great in pies, and it has a long storage time.

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