Northwest New Jersey Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in !

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Pumpkin U-Pick Orchards in Northwest New Jersey in 2025, 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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Hunterdon County

Melick's Town Farm Califon Orchards - Pick Your Own: Apples; peaches; pears, flowers; pumpkins
472 Route 513, Califon, NJ . Phone: (908) 832-2905. Open: July to October, 7 days a week, from 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: From Route 80. S to Route 24 in Chester, W on Route 24 \$Route 513\$ for approx. 9 miles, the Stand is on the left. Also has a roadside market with Apples. Our apple varieties are Empire; Gala; Golden Delicious; Jonagold; Macoun; McIntosh; Red Delicious; StaymanWinesap; Crispen; Rome. We also have Cider; cider donuts; bakery items; jamsjellies; Indian corn; corn stalks; gourds; Halloween decorations; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted. At the Califon Orchards, you can Pick Your - truncated. Click here for a map and directions. S to Route 24 in Chester, W on Route 24 (Route 513) for approx. 9 miles, the Stand is on the left. Also has a roadside market with Apples. Our apple varieties are Empire; Gala; Golden Delicious; Jonagold; Macoun; McIntosh; Red Delicious; Stayman/Winesap; Crispen; Rome. We also have Cider; cider donuts; bakery items; jams/jellies; Indian corn; corn stalks; gourds; Halloween decorations; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted. At the Califon Orchards, you can Pick Your Own Peaches, Pears, Apples, Pumpkins, Pre-Picked Too!Our own Apple Cider. There is now a $5.00 fee plus tax per person, in addition to the cost of the apples and pumpkins. The admission is slightly less if you pay online. In 2019 prices were $1.19 a pound for pick your own. One visitor points out that Best Market sells apples for 79 cents to 99 cents a pound; but obviously when you pick your own, they are fresher and you get exactly what you want. (UPDATED: May 14, 2025, JBS)
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Melick's Town Farm Cider Mill and Orchard - strawberries, apples, flowers, pumpkins, Other fruit or veg, restrooms, picnic area
19 King Street, Oldwick, NJ 08858. Phone: (908)439-2318. Email: melick@earthlink.net. Open: 7 days a week, from 9 am to 6 pm; U-pick strawberries typically ripening Mid-May into June; Pick your own peaches available from July 7 through September Pick your own apples available from August 1 through October Pick your own pumpkins in October. Directions: Take Route 78 to Exit 24. Head North off the highway toward Oldwick. Farm Market is one mile on the right at 170 Oldwick Road. Continue another half mile and make a left onto King Street for pick your own apples. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, WIC Vouchers.
Melick's Town Farm Cider Mill and Orchard Facebook page. Head North off the highway toward Oldwick. Farm Market is one mile on the right at 170 Oldwick Road. Continue another half mile and make a left onto King Street for pick your own apples. We have Pick Your Own Strawberries at our Oldwick Farm location. If you are coming to the farm just to pick strawberries, you may want to call ahead, at (908) 439-2955, as the weather will affect each year's harvest season.Click here for directions to the farm. Be sure to visit our country store when come for other seasonal vegetables, jams and jellies, baked goods, and gifts.Cider Mill and Orchards come alive every fall with weekend hayrides, school tours and friends and family exploring the orchards to find the perfect apples!Pick Your Own Apples, Hayrides (most weekends in Sept & Oct) Select the Perfect Pumpkins. View Our Working Cider Press. Just one hour from New York City. At the center of the Cider Mill property is our 150 year old barn, surrounded by 50 acres of beautiful orchards. We grow ..
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Melick's Town Farm Oldwick - Pick Your Own: Strawberries; apples; peaches, pumpkins; flowers
170 Oldwick Road, Oldwick, NJ . Phone: (908) 439-3888. Open: Daily. Directions: \$at the Cider Mill\$ Route 78, Exit 24, N for 1 mile, the stand is on the right. Also has a roadside market with Apples; winter squash. Our apple varieties are Cortland; Empire; Fuji; Gala; Granny Smith; Golden Delicious; Jonagold; Macoun; McIntosh; Red Delicious; StaymanWinesap; Crispen; Ida Red; Rome. We also have Cider; cider donuts; bakery items; Indian corn; jams; jellies; Halloween decorations; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted. pick-your-own peaches, apples, or pumpkin - truncated. Click here for a map and directions. Farm market: April - December . PYO: September to Oct; call for harvest dates & hours, 10 am to 6 pm. Also has a roadside market with Apples; winter squash. Our apple varieties are Cortland; Empire; Fuji; Gala; Granny Smith; Golden Delicious; Jonagold; Macoun; McIntosh; Red Delicious; Stayman/Winesap; Crispen; Ida Red; Rome. We also have Cider; cider donuts; bakery items; Indian corn; jams; jellies; Halloween decorations; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted. pick-your-own peaches, apples, or pumpkins when in season!The Califon market has freshly baked goods and pre-picked produce as well! The farm stand in Oldwick features: Seasonal fruits and vegetables from our farm, Our own hard cider, apple wine, Chardonnay and Pinot Noir, Plants and Shrubs, Jams and Jellies, Baked goods, Gifts and Country Store Favorites, Locally Grown Fruit and Vegetables including pick your own peaches and apples, Country Store and Farm stand at Melick's Town Farm in Oldwick, New Jersey, Great Variety of Pumpkin..
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Schaefer Farms - blackberries, flowers, peas, pumpkins, raspberries, Honey from hives on the farm, prepicked produce, gift shop, snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, picnic area, petting zoo, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours
11051 County Route 523, Flemington, NJ 08822. Phone: 908-782-2705. Email: contact@schaeferfarms.com. Open: see our website for current hours. Directions: . Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard.
Schaefer Farms Facebook page. Crops are usually available in June, July, August, September, October, November, Decemberthornless blackberriesOur blackberries are ripe and ready for "You Pick" approximately the third week in July, with our red raspberries following in AugustIf you wish to be notified when a crop is ready for "U Pick", contact us with your email address and we will drop you a lineSummer is the time to enjoy fresh fruits and vegetables, from our own garden we harvest over 50 varieties of Heirloom and Hybrid TomatoesOur fresh produce is picked dailyJersey Corn is available for the 4th of July weekendYou will be able to enjoy our own home grown Sweet Corn until the October frostsThe farm stand offers milk, butter, cheese and our own eggsWe have candy, chips, snacks, jellies, jams, local honey and ice creamEnjoy over 100 scents of soy blend candles from our own candle companyAlso we grow an extensive, exciting selection of beautiful flowering annuals and perennials for sun and sha..
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Sussex County

Hillcrest Orchard & Dairy - Apples, Pumpkins, hayrides, corn maze, dairy, cheese,
2 Davis Rd, 2 Davis Rd Branchville, NJ 07826. Phone: (973) 714-9247. Email: Jgcjerseygirlcheese@gmail.com. Open: Weekends in Sept. Directions: Rt. 80 to Rt. 15 N or Rt 206N to Rt. 565 N, Go 4 miles to left turn onto Plaines Rd., then 14 mi. to right turn onto Davis Rd., first right onto Davis Rd. 1st Farm on Left. Our apple varieties are MacIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Embire, HoneyCrisp, Red & Golden Delicious, Suncrisp, Cameo. We also have Pies, Cider, Jams & Jellies, Honey. Stop on in for a fun hayride to our amazing apple orchard, cider donuts and fresh apple cider.. Of course, the best ever corn maze, and as always some other - truncated. Click here for a map and directions.
Hillcrest Orchard & Dairy Facebook page. & Oct., 10 am to 5 pm. We also have a roadside market / farm stand with U-Pick Apples & Pumpkins. 80 to Rt. 15 N or Rt 206N to Rt. 565 N, Go 4 miles to left turn onto Plaines Rd., then 1/4 mi. to right turn onto Davis Rd., first right onto Davis Rd. 1st Farm on Left. Our apple varieties are MacIntosh, Gala, Cortland, Embire, HoneyCrisp, Red & Golden Delicious, Suncrisp, Cameo. We also have Pies, Cider, Jams & Jellies, Honey. Stop on in for a fun hayride to our amazing apple orchard, cider donuts and fresh apple cider.. Of course, the best ever corn maze, and as always some other fun farm festivities! Working dairy farm & home of Jersey Girl Cheese all year, U-pick apples starting September. This is a 67 acre apple orchard and dairy farm in operation since 1998. In 2018, we endeavored into the cheese making business and Jersey Girl Cheese was born! Our cheese is produced directly in our own facility using farm-fresh milk, exclusively. All our cheese is made by experts from Italy..
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Pochuck Valley Farm - Peaches, plums, tomatoes, sweet corn, pears, apples, pumpkins, gourds, hay
962 Route 517, Glenwood Road, Glenwood, NJ . Phone: (973) 764-4732. Email: pochuckvalley@yahoo.com. Open: Through October 31, 9-4 Daily for Pick Your Own, Store hours 6 - 5 on weekends, 6 - 6 weekdays. Directions: Route 23 N to Route 94 N to Route 517 N. In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked: Apples, pumpkins, peaches, plums, pears, vegetables. Our apple varieties are Cortland, Crispin, Empire, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Greenings, Jonathan, Macoun, McIntosh, Mutsu, Northern Spies, Red Delicious, Quince, Rome Beauty, StaymanWinesap. We also have Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook, baked goods, jams, jellies, deli, ice cream, maple & honey products, mums, cider, donuts, gift shop, bakery, wreaths. - truncated. Click here for a map and directions.
Pochuck Valley Farm Facebook page. In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked: Apples, pumpkins, peaches, plums, pears, vegetables. Our apple varieties are Cortland, Crispin, Empire, Golden Delicious, Granny Smith, Greenings, Jonathan, Macoun, McIntosh, Mutsu, Northern Spies, Red Delicious, Quince, Rome Beauty, Stayman/Winesap. We also have Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook, baked goods, jams, jellies, deli, ice cream, maple & honey products, mums, cider, donuts, gift shop, bakery, wreaths. Our Farm is home to over 2,000 trees which hold a varieties of fruits and vegetables. The fruit trees on our farm include Apple, Cherry, Peach, Pear, and Plum. The fruits all have their own season where they are the best for picking. All of these dates are listed below or under the Pick Your Own. . This year another 600 trees are being planted to grow more Apples, peaches and plums. Apples that you can pick are Red Delicious, McIntosh, Cortland, Rhode Island Greening, Macoun, Jonathan, Mutsu, Winesap, Rome, Golden Delicious and more.Come v..
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Tranquillity Farms - Uses integrated pest management practices, cucumbers, eggplants, flowers, herbs or spices, pumpkins, summer squash, tomatoes, other vegetables, farm-raised meat,
10 Tranquility Farms Lane Route 517, Andover, NJ 07821. Phone: 908-979-0303. Email: tranqfarms@yahoo.com. Open: Monday through Sunday, August 1 to September 30. Directions: Take Route 80 to Exit 19. Make a right off of the exit. We are located 1 mile on the right hand side. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover.
Tranquillity Farms Facebook page. Make a right off of the exit. We are located 1 mile on the right hand side. . Fall Fest with corn maze, wagon rides and U-pick pumpkins is open on weekends from last weekend in September to October 31. We use integrated pest management practices. . , located in Allamuchy, NJ, is home to a diverse third-generation, family-run agriculture business. Set on 600 acres and farming 800 total acres, the farm prides itself on its registered Holsteins and continual expansion of crops. (UPDATED: May 14, 2025, JBS)
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Warren County

Brook Hollow Farm - Apples, pumpkins, Christmas trees
Frog Pond Road, Hainesburg, NJ . Phone: (908) 496-4577. Open: Daily, Aug. Directions: Route 80 W to Route 94, 312 miles N to Frog Pond Road. In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked: Apples; peaches; pumpkins. Come on out and Visit our farm with your family and enjoy the beautiful 165 acres of Trees. Make a great family day picking apples, we have 14 varieties of different apples. You can pick your own or if you just don\\\'t have the time, you can come into our store at the farm and purchase freshly already picked apples.We also have freshly picked peaches for you - truncated. Click here for a map and directions. - October, weekends in December . In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked: Apples; peaches; pumpkins. Come on out and Visit our farm with your family and enjoy the beautiful 165 acres of Trees. Make a great family day picking apples, we have 14 varieties of different apples. You can pick your own or if you just don't have the time, you can come into our store at the farm and purchase freshly already picked apples.We also have freshly picked peaches for you to purchase. We also have pumpkins, cider,local honey and hay bales available! Farmer Dave and his faithful dog Griffin are waiting for you to visit. (UPDATED: May 14, 2025, JBS)
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Donaldson Farms - Apples, Strawberries, raspberries, blackberries, pumpkins; Indian corn; gourds; field-grown flowers
3345 Allen Road, Mansfield Twp, NJ . Phone: (908) 852-9122. Email: info@donaldsonfarms.net. Open: Daily, April to December, from 9 am to 6 pm. Directions: Hackettstown. We also have Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook; milk; ice cream; fresh-baked pies; free wagon rides October & June; farm animals. 600 acre farm. There are NO ENTRY FEES, prices are calculated by the pound of what you pick. Click here for a map and directions.
Donaldson Farms Facebook page. In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked: Asparagus; melons; peaches; sweet corn; tomatoes; lettuce; complete line of farm fresh produce. We also have Jersey Fresh Cooks cookbook; milk; ice cream; fresh-baked pies; free wagon rides October & June; farm animals. 600 acre farm. There are NO ENTRY FEES, prices are calculated by the pound of what you pick. . - Please call for most current pricing and availability 908-852-9122 x 3.- You must check-in at the farm market before picking your own strawberries and/or raspberries.- Pint containers and flats are available for purchase. If you bring your own container or basket, it will be weighed prior to picking, and when you check out.- Absolutely no paper or plastic shopping bags are allowed in the PYO berry fields.- Picking is always weather and crop condition permitting- sun hats, sunblock, and footwear that can get dirty are recommended.- Please see our crop condition update above, visit our Facebook page, or call us for current conditions..
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Godlewsky Farms and Greenhouses - 2025 assumed permanently closed, Strawberries; pumpkins; produce; herbs; flowers; bedding plants
290 Us Highway 46, Great Meadows, NJ . Phone: (908) 637-4927. Email: godlewkyfarms@yahoo.com. Open: permanently closed. Directions: Off Route 46 or Route 80, 312 miles on Alphano Road. We also have Hanging baskets; potted flowers; . Click here for a map and directions.
Godlewsky Farms and Greenhouses Facebook page. We also have Hanging baskets; potted flowers; Christmas trees; sod; wetland plants; trees; shrubs; ground covers; fruit trees & shrubs. . (UPDATED: May 14, 2025, JBS)
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Kash Farm - 2025 assumed permanently closed, Eggplant, Peppers (Red, Green, Hot), Beans, Lima Beans, Squash (Acorn, Butternut,Spring, Green, Yellow, Scallop), Tomatoes (Grape, Cherry), Brussel Sprouts, Red Cabbage, Flowering Kale, Basil, Mint, Parsley (Curly, Italian), Pumpkins
181 Petersburg Rd., Hackettstown, NJ . Phone: (908) 852-0570. Open: permanently closed. Click here for a map and directions. Year Round, 10 am to 6 PM Thursday - Sunday, but call to see what we have to pick before coming. 46,. We also have a roadside market / farm stand with Squash (yellow, green), Lima Beans, Herbs, eggplants, Cherry Tomatoes, Other Vegetables. We also have Greenhouse, Petting zoo; pot belly pigs; goats. Retail & Wholesale.
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Longmeadow Farm - Uses integrated pest management practices, apples, hayrides, blackberries, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (Autumn, red), snacks and refreshment stand, restrooms, school tours
5561 County Route 521 (blairstown Road), Hope, NJ 07844. Phone: 908 459 5351. Open: raspberries and blackberries are available 7 days a week 9 am to 5 pm in season. Directions: In North Jersey we are 1 mile north of route I 80 at exit 12 on County Route 521. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, WIC Vouchers, SFMNP Vouchers.
Longmeadow Farm Facebook page. . Pick Your Own raspberries 7 days a week from late July through early October, Pick your own Blackberries 7 days a week from late July through August; The pick your own apple season is on weekends and Monday holidays in September and October; Pick your own pumpkins and gourds, and hayrides through spook hollow on weekends only from the end of September through Halloween. We use integrated pest management practices. Apple picking season at Longmeadow brings new varieties almost every weekend. Our season runs from the first weekend in September through the last weekend in October. Though, sometimes the season can be longer depending on the weather! We are open on those Saturdays and Sundays from 9AM to 5PM. To find what types of apples we have and when they are available, see our apple varieties page. . Our apples are our main attraction, but we offer so much more! We also have pick your own pumpkins for Halloween, and our berry patch with raspberries and blackberries. Not to mention ou..
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Race Farm - Apples; blueberries, broccoli; cabbage; pumpkins; beans (lima, snap); peppers; tomatoes; raspberries; eggplant; greens; Brussel sprouts; sunflowers
87 Belcher Road, Blairstown, NJ . Phone: (908) 362-8151. Email: info@racefarmllc.com. Open: Daily, Apr. Directions: I-80 Exit 12, N on Route 521 go 2 2 miles, left onto Union Brick Road, follow directional signs.In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked: Apples; pumpkins; vegetables. Our apple varieties are Cortland; Empire; Gala; Golden Delicious; Jonagold; Jonathan; Macoun; McIntosh; Red Delicious; StaymanWinesap. We also have Nursery stock; bedding plants; baked goods; pottery; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted. Click here for a map and directions.
Race Farm Facebook page. 1 - November 30, 9 am to 6 pm; PYO opens first week in July for blueberries, and cherries, veggies and apples follow as they are ready; You can call the farm for daily picking schedules. In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked: Apples; pumpkins; vegetables. Our apple varieties are Cortland; Empire; Gala; Golden Delicious; Jonagold; Jonathan; Macoun; McIntosh; Red Delicious; Stayman/Winesap. We also have Nursery stock; bedding plants; baked goods; pottery; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted. . Our pick your own farm, at 87 Belcher Road Blairstown, will open Saturday July 7 and will remain open daily - 9-5pm, through October 31st. We look forward to another wonderful season! Our farm stand at 224 Rt. 94 is open daily year round, as is our cafe at 155 Rt. 94 Blairstown. PICK YOUR OWN! Our pick your own opens in July (with blueberries!) and runs till October 31st. We have a wide variety of fruits and veggies for picking, through the growing season. Crops available can differ week to we..
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Tree-ee-Licious Orchards - apples; pumpkins
135 Karrville Road, Port Murray, NJ . Phone: (908) 689-2906. Email: james.kesler@comcast.net. Open: Weekends Saturday and Sunday, from 9 am to 6 pm from July to November. Directions: Route 80 W, Exit 26, Route 46 Hackettstown, Route 629S Port Murray \$Grand Ave\$, Route 628 W, 1.5 miles.In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked: Apples - all varieties; tomatoes; peaches; pears; quince. We also have Fresh-baked fruit pies; muffins; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted. Pick Your Own varieties of blueberries, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples, pears and more. Click here for a map and directions.
Tree-ee-Licious Orchards Facebook page. 5 miles.In addition to u-pick, there is pre-picked: Apples - all varieties; tomatoes; peaches; pears; quince. We also have Fresh-baked fruit pies; muffins; WIC and Senior FMNP checks accepted. Pick Your Own varieties of blueberries, peaches, plums, nectarines, apples, pears and more. . The views from the tops of the hills let us know just why we still can say we're from the Garden State. So pack a picnic basket, grab a blanket, and come over any Saturday or Sunday,They used to have YO blueberries, Sweet corn; tomatoes; peaches; plums; nectarines, but in 2021, I find nothing on their website about that, just apples. (UPDATED: May 14, 2025, JBS)
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Von Thun Farms - apples, blackberries, blueberries, peaches, pumpkins, raspberries (red), raspberries (yellow), raspberries (black), Fresh eggs, porta-potties, picnic area you may bring your own food, inflatables or bounce houses, trike track, pedal kart track, mini-golf, pony rides, farm animals, birthday parties, school tours, group reservations
428 Route 57 West, Washington, NJ 07882. Phone: (908) 689-3761. Email: cindy@vonthunfarms.com. Open: Strawberries: mid - May thru early June Raspberries: mid - July thru August Blackberries: mid - July thru August Peaches: June, July, August Apples: mid - September thru October, Weekdays, 10am to 6 pm, Weekends 9am to 5:30pm. Directions: Located between Tractor Supply and Warren County College on Route 57. Accessible from Route 78, Route 46 and Route 31. Click here for a map and directions. Payment: Cash, Check, Debit cards, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, AmEx, WIC Vouchers.
Von Thun Farms Facebook page. . Accessible from Route 78, Route 46 and Route 31. . We use integrated pest management practices (IPM). . With lots of raspberry and blackberry varieties to pick, they're available for picking all summer! There's a fee to pick, but it's deducted from your purchase at checkout. Strawberries will be available for picking, weather permitting, in late May.The availability of our berries depends on the weather and the seasons listed are approximate. Warm days and/or nights ripen the fruit. Cool days and/or nights delay ripening. Always call for current crop availability before heading out to the farm.(UPDATED: June 05, 2019) (UPDATED: May 14, 2025, JBS)
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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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