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A traditional New England heirloom pumpkin producing small, round, 5–7 pound fruits with dense, sweet, fine-grained flesh that is the gold standard...
View full detailsSmall Sugar is the classic pie pumpkin — a small, round, richly orange heirloom with exceptionally fine-grained, dense, sweet flesh that is incompa...
View full detailsSugar Pie Pumpkin is the gold standard for homemade pumpkin pie — sweet, smooth, dense flesh with minimal seeds and maximum meat per fruit that coo...
View full detailsJarrahdale Pumpkin is the Australian heirloom that stops people in their tracks — the beautiful blue-grey, deeply ribbed exterior is unlike any oth...
View full detailsThe classic Jack-o'-lantern pumpkin of autumn — perfectly round, deep orange, heavily ribbed fruits averaging 10–20 pounds with a strong, thick han...
View full detailsCinderella Pumpkin — named for its uncanny resemblance to the fairy tale coach — is a spectacular French heirloom with a deeply ribbed, flattened s...
View full detailsJack O Lantern Pumpkin is the classic carving pumpkin of childhood memories — large, round, vivid orange, with a prominent handle and smooth skin t...
View full detailsWinter Luxury Pumpkin is an 1893 heirloom and the most sought-after culinary pumpkin in the world for one extraordinary quality: its flesh is compl...
View full detailsHowden Pumpkin is America's most popular jack-o-lantern pumpkin — and for good reason. The consistently shaped, vibrant orange fruits with sturdy h...
View full detailsThe original miniature decorative pumpkin — perfectly proportioned 3–4 inch fruits in deep orange with prominent ribs, a dark stem, and charming, w...
View full detailsBig Max Pumpkin is the variety for gardeners with big dreams — these smooth-skinned, brilliantly orange giants have been known to reach 200 pounds,...
View full detailsJack Be Little Pumpkin is the irresistible miniature pumpkin that children and decorators alike cannot resist — at just 3–4 inches across, the perf...
View full detailsJack Be Little Pumpkin is the sweetest miniature pumpkin you can grow — tiny, perfect, deeply ribbed little gourds that fit in the palm of your han...
View full detailsWhite Flat Boer Pumpkin is a striking South African heirloom with smooth, creamy white skin and a flattened, ribbed profile that makes it one of th...
View full detailsLong Pie Pumpkin is a remarkable heirloom cross between a butternut squash and a pie pumpkin — the elongated, 14–16 inch fruits weighing 8–10 lbs c...
View full detailsBaby Boo is an irresistibly charming miniature white pumpkin with perfectly round, deeply ribbed fruits weighing just 12–16 ounces each — a ghostly...
View full detailsLong Island Cheese Pumpkin is the legendary pre-canned-pumpkin era culinary variety — the flat, deeply ribbed, buff-colored fruits that resemble a ...
View full detailsRouge Vif d'Étampes — the Cinderella Pumpkin — is one of the most beautiful and historically significant pumpkins in existence, its deeply ribbed, ...
View full detailsAtlantic Giant is the legendary pumpkin variety that holds the world record for the largest pumpkin ever grown, producing awe-inspiring fruits that...
View full detailsA remarkable F1 hulless pumpkin producing medium-sized fruits with soft-shelled, hull-free seeds that need no processing — just roast and eat. Seed...
View full detailsA vivid French heirloom — the fairytale pumpkin come to life — with brilliant orange-red, deeply ribbed, flattened fruits averaging 15–20 pounds. R...
View full detailsBaby Bear Pumpkin is the perfect family pumpkin — small enough for little hands to carry, beautiful enough to display on the front porch, and delic...
View full detailsAlso known as Big Tom or Yankee Cow Pumpkin, this pre-1700 cultivar of Native American origin remains one of the most popular varieties for large H...
View full detailsKakai Pumpkin is a remarkable Japanese heirloom grown specifically for its hulless seeds — the beautiful, green-and-orange striped fruits produce a...
View full detailsThis extra-large Cucurbita maxima pumpkin is often grown for county fairs and Halloween displays, and can weigh 100 lbs or more when well grown. Th...
View full detailsIntroduced in 1893 and improved by Gill Brothers Seeds by 1917, this heirloom Cucurbita pepo is prized for its deep orange, slightly netted skin an...
View full detailsState Fair Winner Giant Pumpkin is bred for serious competitive growing and genuinely astonishing size — known to regularly exceed 300 pounds with ...
View full detailsConnecticut Field Pumpkin is one of America's oldest and most historic varieties — grown for several hundred years since the New England settlers a...
View full detailsWee-Be-Little Pumpkin is an adorable miniature variety that turns any garden into a fairy wonderland — the perfectly formed, deeply ribbed, 12–16 o...
View full detailsRouge Vif d'Etampes — French for "deep red" — has been available in the United States since 1883 and is prized for its beautiful, rich orange color...
View full detailsGrow Your Own Jack-o-Lanterns, Pie Pumpkins, and Giants
Few crops carry the payoff of a pumpkin patch you grew yourself. Whether you're chasing a blue-ribbon giant, filling the porch with carving pumpkins, or baking pies from fruit you started as a seed packet in spring, our pumpkin seeds cover the range. Choose from organic pumpkin seeds and heirloom varieties from High Mowing, Peaceful Valley, and Southern Exposure, plus budget-friendly picks from MIgardener, all searchable by organic status, days to maturity, and heat tolerance.
Which Pumpkin Should You Grow?
Serious size chasers should look to Atlantic Giant Pumpkin or State Fair Winner Giant Pumpkin, both bred for competition-level growth. For the classic Halloween look, Howden Pumpkin and Connecticut Field Pumpkin deliver reliable, uniform fruit built for carving, while Big Max Pumpkin offers a middle ground of impressive size without the sprawl of a true giant variety. Bakers should skip carving types entirely and plant New England Pie Pumpkin or Small Sugar Pumpkin instead, both bred for dense, sweet flesh rather than shell strength. If you want something with more visual character, Jarrahdale Pumpkin brings an unusual blue-gray rind, and Cinderella Pumpkin and Rouge Vif d'Etampes share the same flattened, deeply ribbed French heirloom shape that looks as good on a mantel as it does in a pie. For small spaces or container growing, Jack Be Little Pumpkin and Baby Boo Pumpkin stay miniature from vine to harvest.
Timing Your Patch for Fall
Pumpkins take a long season, generally 90 to 120 days, and giant varieties push toward the longer end of that window. Miss the planting date by a few weeks and you risk fruit that's still green when frost hits. The Seedtime garden planning software works backward from your frost dates to give you a seeding window aimed at a fall-ready harvest, and you can add any of these varieties directly to your calendar to see it mapped out. Try it free, or compare paid plans if you want unlimited calendars and layout tools for the rest of your garden. Members also get 20% off every order in this collection, so stocking up on pumpkin seeds for sale here costs less as your patch grows.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much space does a pumpkin plant actually need?
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Standard vining varieties typically need 50 to 100 square feet per plant, and giant types like Atlantic Giant need even more room to reach their full potential. If space is tight, miniature varieties like Jack Be Little and Baby Boo are the better fit, since they can be grown in large containers or trained up a trellis instead of sprawling across the ground.
When do I need to plant so my pumpkins are ready by Halloween?
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Count backward from your first fall frost date using the variety's days to maturity, generally 90 to 120 days, to land on a safe planting window. Planting too late risks fruit that's still ripening when frost arrives, while planting too early can mean pumpkins sitting in the field well before you actually need them for fall decorating or cooking.
Why do carving pumpkins taste so different from pie pumpkins?
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Carving varieties like Howden and Connecticut Field are bred for size and a sturdy shell, which comes at the cost of stringy, watery flesh that doesn't cook well. Pie varieties like New England Pie and Small Sugar are smaller and denser, bred specifically for smooth, sweet flesh that purees easily. Growing one of each is the simplest way to get a good carving pumpkin and a good baking pumpkin without compromise.