Pictures of Different Pumpkin Varieties
Plaid Painted Pumpkins
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Picture a pumpkin and an orange sphere probably comes to mind. Yet, these members of the squash family come in a variety of shapes, colors, sizes, and textures and serve a multitude of different purposes. Here are a few of the best pumpkin varieties to choose for fall decorating, baking, and more.
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'New England Cheddar'
'new england cheddar' pumpkin with muted orange color
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'Porcelain Doll'
unique pink 'porcelain doll' pumpkin
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'Hybrid Pam'
'hybrid pam' medium-sized pumpkin near straw
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Best for: Painting and crafting. The small size and relatively smooth skin make it ideal for art projects with the kiddos.
'Hybrid Pam' pumpkins are bright orange and round. Reaching 7 pounds on average, they're the perfect size for a pie, and have a sweet flavor, too.
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'Crystal Star'
large white globular-shaped 'crystal star' pumpkin
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'Blue Doll'
green 'blue doll' pumpkin variety on straw
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Best for : Roasting. The exceptionally sweet flesh tastes delicious when served in salads and pasta dishes.
Don't be fooled by the blue-green skin; 'Blue Doll' has a bright orange interior. You can use this variety in your favorite pumpkin recipes that benefit from the fruit's warm hues.
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'Casperita'
small white 'casperita' pumpkin on straw
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Best for: Tablescapes. These pint-size pumpkins make an adorable addition to your dining table centerpieces and counter-top fall displays.
'Casperita' is a small white pumpkin variety that is a top choice for indoor decorating. Or use them as a finishing touch for a fall window box arrangement.
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'Orangita'
'orangita' mini pumpkin with sharp ribs on rind
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Best f or: Indoor decor. Pair 'Orangita' with 'Casperita' for contrast.
'Orangita' is an orange mini pumpkin with deep ribs on its rind. Use 'Orangita' to set off bigger squash varieties, container gardens, and hay bales for a stunning fall porch display.
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'Flat White Boer Ford'
flat white boer 'ford' pumpkin on sisal rug
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Best for: Baking and pies.This thick-fleshed pumpkin has a small seed cavity, so you'll get plenty of puree out of it.
'Flat White Boer Ford' appears exactly as its name indicates, featuring a flattened shape and white rind. These pumpkins grow wider than tall and are perfect for adding a diverse look to a porch when paired with other pumpkin varieties. 'Flat White Boer Ford' also keeps well so should last through the season.
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Cinderella
'cinderella' rouge vif d'etampes french heirloom pumpkin
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Best for: Savory pumpkin dishes. Use this variety to add fall flavor to your favorite entree.
Known as the Cinderella pumpkin after the carriage that took the fairy-tale princess to the ball, this French heirloom variety is also called 'Rouge Vif d'Etampes'. It has a flat shape, reddish orange skin, and weighs in around 10-15 pounds.
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'Knucklehead'
'knucklehead' orange pumpkin with green warts
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Best for: The scariest jack-'o-lanterns EVER.
Nope, there's nothing wrong with this pumpkin. 'Knucklehead' gets its name from its naturally warty skin. The fruit is orange, dotted with greenish bumps. This pumpkin ranges from 10-20 pounds once ripe and is great for carving spooky jack-'o-lanterns.
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Source: https://www.bhg.com/gardening/vegetable/vegetables/pumpkin-guide/
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