Cucurbita spp.

Pumpkin

Potiron

Calabaza/Auyama

Maturity is measured in days from emergence.

Variety

Maturity

Shape

Color

Remarks

Big Max

120
Round, very large 45 cm diam., 45 Kg Red orange, slightly rough Orange yellow, coarse, stringy Can be used for pies, a relatively uniform variety, attractive appearance for roadside sales. Excellent for carving jack-o'lanterns.
Connecticut Field

100-110
Large, deep globe 30-35 cm, 7-10 Kg Dark orange, smooth Pale orange, thick, coarse Standard field type for roadside stands. Used for pies, canning, livestock, feed or carving jack-o'lanterns.
Halloween/ Jack O'Lantern

100
Almost round 20 x 22 cm, 4-5 Kg Medium orange, smooth Deep yellow, medium thick, large seed cavity Smaller and more uniform than Connecticut Field. Very popular for Halloween decorating. Can be used for pies.
Small Sugar/ New England Pie

90-100
Round with flattened ends 20 x 20 cm, 3-4 Kg Deep orange Orange yellow, thick, very firm An early, productive, general purpose variety. Excellent texture and flavor for canning and pies.