Central Indiana Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Central Indiana in 2024, by county

Below are the U-Pick orchards and farms for pumpkins that we know of in this area.

Not all areas of a state have pumpkins farms that are open to the public. If you know of any others, please tell us using the add a farm form!

Remember to always check with the farm's own website or Facebook page before you go - or call or email them if they don't have a website or Facebook page. Conditions at the farms and crops can change literally overnight, so if you want to avoid a wasted trip out there - check with the farm directly before you go! If I cannot reach them, I DON'T GO!

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Clinton County

Hillside Acres - Sunflowers, apples, pumpkins, restrooms, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, picnic area, corn maze, pumpkin patch (pick in the field where they grow), pumpkins (harvested and laid out on the ground or lawn), pumpkins (in a market, stand or shop), Bouncy castle or moon bounce, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
9811 N County Road 600 W, Rossville, IN 46065. Phone: . Email: info@hillsideacresfamilyfarm.com. Directions: See their website for directions. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx .
Smith Farms - apples, flowers, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), raspberries (black), strawberries, U-pick and already picked, picnic area you may bring your own food
1465 North 800 West, Frankfort, IN 46041. Phone: 7652969554. Email: smithfarms63@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: see website for directions. For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Smith Farms Facebook page. Please check our website in May for our pick your own strawberry hoursPEACH SEASON MID JULY - MID AUGUST. Peach Varieties: Early Red Haven, Red Star , Bright Star, Blazing Star, Glow Haven, Canadian Harmony, Glowing Star, J.H. Hale, Star Fire, Artic Gem, Crest Haven, Red Globe and O'Henry. Please visit us on Facebook for exact picking dates and times. APPLE SEASON LATE AUGUST- LATE OCTOBER: Apple Varieties: : Macintosh, Cortland, Jonathan, Early Fuji, Early Red One, Oregon Spur, Melrose, Cameo, and Honey Crisp. PUMPKIN SEASON LATE SEPTEMBER-LATE OCTOBER: We will also have our "own" mums and cornstalks available at this time. We are opening our Strawberry Fields on Monday in late May. Please note these hours may change due to weather/crop conditions. We will update Facebook daily with exact dates and times or you may call us

Decatur County

Armand's Harper Valley Farms - pumpkins, winter squash, Other fruit or veg, Fresh eggs
13094 South County Road 600 West, Westport, IN 47283. Phone: (812) 591-3416. Email: diane@harpervalleyfarms.com. Open: Fall Hours: late September to October 31 Monday to Friday, 1 pm to dark; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to dark. Directions: From the yellow flashing light in Westport on Highway 3, follow to next road which is 600 West $Ironmine Road$. Turn left, go south 2 miles on 600 West. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check. Fall Hours: (late September to October 31) Monday to Friday, 1 pm to dark; Saturday and Sunday, 10 am to darkFrom the yellow flashing light in Westport on Highway 3, follow to next road which is 600 West (Ironmine Road). Turn left, go south 2 miles on 600 WestFall Vegetables: September 15 to October 31All product is raised on our farm. The Armand's also have a vacation rental home for city folk to come out and enjoy the country life in. Pick Your Own Pumpkins. Some Already Picked For Sale. Our Very Own Sunflower Maze. Annual Pumpkin Patch Days. Plenty of Photo Opportunities. Garden Mums for Sale. Carts Available for Pumpkin Pickin'. Real Live Working Farm.

Delaware County

Landess Farm - pumpkins, strawberries, U-pick and already picked, farm market, school tours
6000 Wcr 700 South, Daleville, IN 47334. Phone: 765-759-9937. Email: LandessFarm@gmail.com. Open: Monday to friday from 12 pm to 6 pm, Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm and Closed on Saturday. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Landess Farm Facebook page. Strawberries start beginning of June; corn, tomatoes and other produce in July; and pumpkins in October; Pumpkin patch and corn maze open the last Sunday in September until the Sunday before Halloween(UPDATED: October 06, 2019, JBS)

Hamilton County

Spencer Farm - asparagus, strawberries, blueberries, grapes, black raspberries, red raspberries, pumpkins, field grown chrysanthemums, restrooms
7177 East 161st Street, Noblesville, IN 46062. Phone: 317-776-1560. Email: spencerfarm@att.net. Open: For current hours of operation please visit our website. Directions: Follow signs from 146th Street and Allisonville Rd. Gift shop. Typical crop availability: May-Asparagus, Rhubarb. June-strawberries, black raspberries, blueberries. July-Blueberries. August and September- red raspberries, mums, summer vegetables. October- pumpkins and mums. November and December- live . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: cash, credit cards.
Spencer Farm Facebook page. Christmas treesWe now have pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, straw bales, field grown chrysanthemums, etc., and hayrides to the pumpkin patch on Saturday and Sunday. In the market we have apples grown right here in Indiana, along with many, many fall festive items. Don't forget to order your Thanksgiving pies and baked goods, we will be open all year! Spencer's You-Pick is now. Our name has changed slightly, but our determination to serve our many valued customers through the years remains the same
Comments from a visitor on June 29, 2012: "Farm is very conveniently located to metropolitan Indy. We picked black raspberries here 3 times during peak season. Bushes are very healthy and the berries are irrigated so the drought didn't affect their size as much as I saw on other Indiana farms. The black raspberry prices are a little high but considering the prices for gas, you really won't spend more money picking here if you had to drive further. The staff was pleasant and the picking atmosphere was very easy going. All in all, a great picking experience and delicious black raspberries."
Comments from a visitor on October 30, 2008: "There is a country store with ice cream, fudge and 20 different kinds of home-made pies. Also the best cinnamon rolls are made there every morning. During the month of October there is free hay rides to the pumkin patch. Picking your own berries was a very fun time on the farm. They have a farm dog which seems to really love all the attention. The country store was remodeled this year with a new bakery and some of the best pies that I have tasted. The baker is within view while he is preparing the pies so that you know they are made right there. The cinnamon rolls are to die for and are made every day."
Stuckey Farm Market and Cider Mill - apples, cherries, pumpkins, Cider mill fresh apple cider made on the premises, U-pick and already picked, farm market, gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, pedal kart track, birthday parties, school tours
19975 Hamilton Boone Road, Sheridan, IN 46069. Phone: 317-769-4636. Email: info@stuckeyfarm.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: For a map to our farm, . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard.
Stuckey Farm Market and Cider Mill Facebook page. Picking updates: Click here for picking updates We're a working orchard and farm that welcomes visitors. From July to October, come and pick 27 different varieties of apples from our 4,000 trees, take a wagon ride through our orchard, watch us press cider, eat in our covered picnic area, or browse through a Country Market full of in-season Indiana produce, honey, jellies, gifts - and of course, Indiana's tastiest apples and cider. We also have 15 acres of the plumpest pumpkins you've ever seen! (UPDATED: July 08, 2016) A visitor writes on July 28, 2008: "They have restrooms and picnic area Take credit cards Have bees on display- kids really like that. Sell their own brand of apple cider. LOVE IT"

Hancock County

Piney Acres Farm - strawberries, pumpkins, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, haunted corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, tractor-pulled hay rides, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, birthday parties
1115 E. 1000 North, Fortville, IN 46040. Phone: 317-326-1700. Email: pineyacresfarm@yahoo.com. Open: Call before you go - there is nothing about strawberries on their website now. Directions: click here. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
Piney Acres Farm Facebook page. Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December. click here for current hoursPlease see our website for more detailed information and fun activities for the kids! Facebook page.
Tuttle Orchards - apples, blackberries, pumpkins, Cider mill (fresh apple cider made on the premises), gift shop, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
5717 North 300 West, Greenfield, IN 46140. Phone: 317-326-2278. Email: staff@tuttleorchards.com. Open: Pick your own apples is open Labor Day weekend through middle of October Monday through Wednesday from 9am to 6pm; Thursday through Saturday from 9am to 7pm; Closed Sunday Pick your own green beans are open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm during the season which is typically June and July; Pick your own blackberries are open Monday through Saturday from 9am to 6pm during the season which is typically early to mid August. Directions: We are located three miles north and three miles east of the Mount Comfort Road Interstate 70 Exit. We are approximately 30 minutes from downtown Indianapolis, approximately 2o minutes from Lawrence, Geist, Fishers, Greenfield, and Fortville. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers.
Tuttle Orchards Facebook page. Fax: 317-326-8674 Picking updates: Click here for picking updatesPick your own apples are available from Labor Day weekend until middle of October; Fall Festivities including corn maze, kid's ar Saturday, concessions, farm animals, and hayrides begin with kickoff Caramel Apple Festival Saturday in early September and run through October 31stWe offer year round farm activities for the whole family. Spring: Greenhouses and Bedding Plants Summer: Homegrown fruits and vegetables Fall: fall activities, apples, pumpkins, school tours Winter: Shipping of apples, Fruit Baskets.

Hendricks County

Hogan Farm Market - corn (sweet), pumpkins, winter squash, Honey from hives on the farm, restrooms, picnic area you may bring your own food, school tours, group reservations
9110 E County Road 1000 N, Brownsburg, IN 46112. Phone: 317-450-5248. Email: zf2006@aol.com. Open: Monday to Friday from 10 am to 6pm; Saturday and Sunday from 10am to 5pm, September 20th to October 31st. Directions: From I-465 and 86th Street Head West on 86th Street until you come to Lafayette Road go straight through the 4-way stop sign $west$ about 5 Miles and the Pumpkin Patch will be on your right. From Brownsburg: Head North on 267 until you come to 1000N $86th st$ and then turn right go about 3 to 4 miles and the pumpkin patch will be on your left. From I-65. Get off the Brownsburg exit $SR 267$ and head south until you come to 1000N - turn left and go 3 to 4 miles and the Pumpkin Patch i - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, credit cards. From I-465 and 86th Street Head West on 86th Street until you come to Lafayette Road go straight through the 4-way stop sign (west) about 5 Miles and the Pumpkin Patch will be on your right. From Brownsburg: Head North on 267 until you come to 1000N (86th st) and then turn right go about 3 to 4 miles and the pumpkin patch will be on your left. From I-65. Get off the Brownsburg exit (SR 267) and head south until you come to 1000N - turn left and go 3 to 4 miles and the Pumpkin Patch is on your left

Henry County

Jacobs' Family Orchard - apples, pumpkins
4676 N. 75 W., New Castle, IN 47362. Phone: -4297. Email: jacobs@kiva.net. Open: Monday through Saturday 8 am to 6 pm, Sundays 1 pm to 6 p. Directions: 34 of a mile west of Mt. Summit - State Road 36 to SR 75 west - turn south, one quarter mile. Email: . Click here for a map and directions. Fax: 765-836-4284m. Open from the first of June for strawberries, and mid-July through the end of November3/4 of a mile west of Mt. Summit - State Road 36 to SR 75 west - turn south, one quarter mileStrawberries (call to see if they still offer u-pick), sweet corn, tomatoes, green beans, 18 varieties of apples, fresh cider, apple cinnamon donuts, cider slush, pumpkins, jams and jellies (Dillman Farms), honey, gourds, and squash. Strawberries available June 1; sweet corn on July 15; apples on September 1; and pumpkins, gourds and squash in mid-September. The orchard has 35 acres of trees, growing 30 varieties of apples. We grow all of the pumpkins we sell, which take up about 20 acres. Seven to eight acres are taken up by our sweet corn crop and 4 acres are dedicated to other produce. We're a working farm and gladly invite you to visit and enjoy the fresh produce that WE GROW ON OUR FARM. That's capitalized because we feel very strongly about growing what we sell. Mother Nature doesn't always let us do that, but that's the way it goes with farming. We use IPM (integrated pest management) to help us decide whether to spray. We have a weather station to help with fungus control and attend various meetings throughout the year to keep up to date. We have a state of the art sprayer that senses trees, so that only the trees are sprayed, cutting down on waste and over-spraying. Cinnamon Donuts - We're known for our delicious, mouth-watering apple cinnamon donuts. We make them fresh every day, all day long. We have fall activities for your family, friends and you to enjoy, featuring hay rides, inflatables to play in, small corn or sunflower mazes, goats to feed and straw bale pyramids to climb

Johnson County

The Apple Works - strawberries, pumpkins
8157 S. 250 West, Trafalgar, IN 46181. Phone: 317-878-9317. Email: appleworks@embarqmail.com. Open: Monday thru Saturday 9am to 6pm, Sunday 10am to 6pm. Directions: From SR 135, east on SR 252 in Trafalgar; Right on CR 300 for 5 miles; Right on CR 250 W 1 mile. . Click here for a map and directions.
The Apple Works Facebook page. Click here for a map. No PYO apples, only Prepicked Apples (65 varieties), We hope you plan to stay awhile when you come visit. Just outside our barn is a picnic area where you can enjoy a cool cider slush and the sounds of the waterfall across the pond. Our gazebo is a great place for a quiet chat or family photos. Take the kids across the way to visit the animals at the farm animal exhibit or take a ride through the orchard in one of our tractor-drawn wagons

Marion County

Waterman's Family Farm - strawberries, tomatoes, corn, other vegetables, pumpkins, corn mazes, hayrides and much more
7010 E Raymond Street, Indianapolis, IN 46239. Phone: 317-888-4189. Email: mike@watermansfamilyfarm.com. Open: Daily, May through July. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions.
Waterman's Family Farm Facebook page. Check here for crop availabilityFrom I-465 on the south side of Indianapolis: take SR 37 south 5 miles. Farm on west side of 37, 1/4 mile south of county line. Bring the whole family for a farmload of fun. Waterman's Grown Produce: These are approximate dates and are subject to change as weather permits. Strawberries June 1 to June 20Sweet Green Peas June 8 to July 4Sweet Corn July 3 to September 30Green Beans July 10 to FrostBeets July 10 to September 30Bell and Hot Peppers July 17 to FrostTomatoes July 22 to FrostCantaloupes July 30 to September 30Greens September 20 to October 31(UPDATED: May 22, 2019, JBS)

Morgan County

Anderson Orchard - apples, chestnuts, plums, pumpkins, raspberries, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
369 East Greencastle Road, Mooresville, IN 46158. Phone: 317-831-4181. Email: info@andersonorchards.com. Open: Early July to August 15: 8am to 6pm seven days a week; August 16 to November: 8am to 8pm or dark whichever comes first, seven days a week. Directions: We are located 2 miles west of Mooresville on Main Street. Approximately one mile west of town, Main Street turns into Greencastle Road, immediately after White Lick Road. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
Anderson Orchard Facebook page. Fax: 317-831-4850Picking updates: click here for picking updates. Crops are usually available in August, September, October Apples: picking is available early July to Mid October; Red Raspberries: picking starts mid August; Plums: picking is available in August; Pumpkins: picking starts late September; Chestnuts: picking starts late SeptemberFacebook page. Apple Festival and Craft Fair: September. Visit our Apple Varieties page for availability of your favorite apples.
Comments from a visitor on May 04, 2010: "Pick your own apples, berries, etc. Have annual fall festival with craft tent, etc. Large "barn" with gift shop, restrooms, concessions, etc"
Beasley Creek Farms - apples, corn (sweet), cucumbers, flowers, pumpkins, tomatoes, Other fruit or veg, Christmas wreaths and boughs, Christmas decorations, pumpkin patch-pick in the field, pumpkin patch- already gathered from the field, corn maze, child-sized haybale maze, and prepicked produce, snacks and refreshment stand, picnic area, tractor-pulled hay rides, face painting, petting zoo
210 St. John Road, Martinsville, IN 46151. Phone: 765-342-0209. Email: info@beasleys-orchard.com. Open: Friday 1 pm to 10 pm Saturday, Sunday - 9am - 10 pm Payment: Cash, only. Directions: Call 765-342-0209 for directions . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only. ley-creek-farms">Beasley Creek Farms Crops are usually available in September, October, November, December The apple orchard is only part of the 165 acres of farm fun we have to offer. We host seasonal activities and events all throughout the year! The Fall season features a corn maze, hayrides to the pumpkin patch, apple cannons, the barnyard bonanza activity area, straw mountain, apple cider, apples, and everything fall! Activities are available EVERY DAY from September 16th through October 31st, with Fall Festivals hosted each weekend! (UPDATED: September 19, 2023, JBS)

Putnam County

Chandler's Farm - apples, strawberries, pumpkins, corn maze, pumpkin patch in the field, pumpkins brought in from the field, horse-drawn hayrides, farm animals, group tours
8250 E US Hwy 40, Fillmore, IN . Phone: (317) 539-6255. Email: chandlersfarmmarket@icloud.com. Open: Thursday and Friday from 10 am to 6 pm; Saturday from 10 am to 6 pm; Sunday from 1 pm to 6 pm; closed Monday to Wednesday; The farm is open late summer until the end of December. Directions: We are located in Fillmore, Indiana, 3.5 miles west of Stilesville on US 40, halfway between Indianapolis and Terre Haute at the corner of 825 East and US 40. Payment: Cash, only. organic, free-range eggs cider cheeses, popcorn. Our family owned and operated farm has nearly 200 varieties of apples and allows you to pick your own from a wide and diverse selection. In the fall, our farm also features a pumpkin patch, horse-drawn hayrides, and bonfires! Our farm in Fillmore, Indiana has a unique or - truncated. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, only.
Chandler's Farm Facebook page. We are located in Fillmore, Indiana, 3.5 miles west of Stilesville on US 40, halfway between Indianapolis and Terre Haute at the corner of 825 East and US 40organic, free-range eggs cider cheeses, popcorn. Our family owned and operated farm has nearly 200 varieties of apples and allows you to pick your own from a wide and diverse selection. In the fall, our farm also features a pumpkin patch, horse-drawn hayrides, and bonfires! Our farm in Fillmore, Indiana has a unique orchard, a pleasant country store, and plenty of parking. Our orchard would be ideal for a church retreat, school field trip, or even a family outing. As we like to say, stop by and "join us for a day in the country." Facebook page. (UPDATED: September 19, 2023, JBS) A visitor writes on October 06, 2013: "Love it!"

Randolph County

Modoc Gardens - Uses natural growing practices, flowers, pumpkins, gift shop, porta-potties, picnic area you may bring your own food, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
5629 W. Us Highway 36, Modoc, IN 47358. Phone: (765) 598-5909. Email: modocgardens@gmail.com. Open: Click here for current open hours, days and dates. Directions: Modoc Gardens is located on US Highway 36. We are East of State Road 1 and West of US Highway 27. $We are in-between Modoc and Lynn$. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Modoc Gardens Facebook page. June - October Open to Public: Wednesdays and Saturdays 11am to 7pm *check Facebook for day of information as some summer days we will be open later til sunset, and other days we May be closed due to weather; see our Facebook page for updates. Private Events: Friday and Sundays, May be rented for photography sessions and private events such as family reunions, corporate picnics, etc is located on US Highway 36. We are East of State Road 1 and West of US Highway 27. (We are in-between Modoc and Lynn)We use natural practices, but are not seeking organic certificationis a small family farm focused on utilizing environmentally friendly and sustainable practices to make fresh nutritious produce, beautiful flowers, and agricultural experiences available to the community. We strive to provide products and experiences that promote one's physical & emotional well-being. We offer a CSA with produce box & flower subscriptions, produce wagon / farm stand, U-pick flowers, pumpkin patch, petting zoo, sunflower field, and store with handmade items. (ADDED: February 15, 2021)

Shelby County

Pleasant View Orchard - apples, pumpkins, concessions or refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, school tours
10721 N. 850 W., Fairland, IN 46126. Phone: 317-861-4025. Email: adria@pleasantvieworchardin.com. Open: Everyday from 9am to 6pm, Mid July to November; check website for exact opening and closing dates. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Pleasant View Orchard Facebook page. Fax: 317-861-1952We are an apple orchard located just off I-74 in Pleasant View that offers U-pick apples and pre-bagged apples. We have a concession stand that offers lots of treats, wagon rides to our u-pick pumpkin patch, and a great playground. We offer seasonal fresh produce and tasty treats from our concession stand. People remember us for our cider slushy and hot homemade apple cobbler a-la-mode! We even have a great playground for your kiddos! (ADDED: February 22, 2015)

Wayne County

Dougherty Orchard - apples, pumpkins, Honey from hives on the farm, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, face painting, petting zoo, farm animals, school tours
N Dougherty Rd, Cambridge City, IN 47327. Phone: 765-478-5198. Email: dougherty.orchard@gmail.com. Open: Monday - Saturday 10am to 6pm Sunday 12pm to 6pm. Directions: 40 to Jacksonburg Road Then follow the Apple signs. . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx.
Price Farms - Indian corn, mums, pumpkins, sweet corn, tomatoes.
On U.S. 40 in Centerville, Centerville, IN . Phone: 765-825-9697. Click here for a map and directions. 2 miles west of Centerville on U.S. 40. Hours: 1 pm to 6 p.m

Pumpkin

Pumpkin Picking Tips, Recipes and Information

Do you want it for a party, decoration or eating?

For a wedding or party:

See this page: Finding pumpkins for weddings

Decoration to paint or carve:

OK, Then you need only look for any pumpkin that is

visually appealing, evenly a deep orange. The shape is just whatever appeals to you. If it grew on its side and has a flat spot, you can either make that the make or use it as part of your design!
free from cuts, soft spots, bruises. The flesh should feel hard, and not give easily. Infections can invade easily and cause rot
Make sure the stem is attached.

Store it carefully, especially if you pick it from the vine yourself. Cure a fresh-picked pumpkin by keeping it in a dry place. Don't handle or disturb it. Curing toughens the rind, making it less prone to rot. Pumpkins will keep for months in a cool (50 F to 65F dry, low humidity environment; such as a cool, dry basement.

Tip: If you like roasted or baked pumpkin seeds, you can save the seeds from any pumpkin!

To make a pumpkin pie!

Then you need a small, sweet type of pumpkin that has been developed for eating. They are smaller, typically about 8" to 10" diameter. The meat is much less stringy and smoother than a decorative pumpkin variety. Pumpkin is rich in vitamin A and potassium. One-half cup of cooked pumpkin provides more than the recommended daily allowance of vitamin A. One cup of cooked pumpkin contains only 81 calories. It's low in fat and sodium! Usually you can get these at the grocery store, and some of the pumpkin patches and farm stands have them. Be sure to tell them that you intend to use it for a pumpkin pie. Again, look for firm, no soft spots, or signs of any rot. See this page for easy, illustrated directions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin!

Varieties of Pumpkins

Sugar - Excellent for baking
Jack O'Lantern - most common for carving
White Lumina - unusual, medium-sized white pumpkin
Mini - Great for decoration
Gourds - Many varieties, used for decorations

For a very complete, detailed list of many varieties of pumpkins and where to get the seeds, see this page!

Want to Grow Your Own Pumpkins?

Then see this page!

Pumpkin recipes

How to prepare cooked pumpkin from a fresh pumpkin (for use in all the recipes)
Illustrated instructions to make a pumpkin pie from a fresh pumpkin - the best pumpkin pie you will ever taste! (metric version for the UK, Europe, Australia, Japan, etc.)
How to home-can pumpkin (in a cooked, cubed form) and why you shouldn't home-can the pureed forms.
Traditional Pumpkin Pie
Chocolate pumpkin pie
Pumpkin Spice Muffins
Pumpkin muffins
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Butter!
Pumpkin cheesecake - INCREDIBLE!!! You have to try this one!
Pumpkin Cookies
Pumpkin soup - even if you normally aren't a soup lover; you will love this one.
Butternut-Chestnut Panchetta-Bacon Soup - Pumpkin or Butternut squash combines with chestnuts and bacon, ham or panchetta in this great soup
Roasted Pumpkin Seeds
No Sugar Pumpkin Pie
Apple Cider Doughnut Recipe (with maple glaze or sugar glaze)

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