Pumpkins

130 days. Cucurbita maxima. Open Pollinated. Dill's Atlantic Giant Pumpkin. The plant produces huge world-record-sized pumpkins. It is the granddaddy of all giant pumpkins. The Dill's Atlantic Giant held the World Record at 1337 lbs, grown by an American in New Boston, NH. These are Genuine seeds from the grower Howard Dill of Nova Scotia. Try breaking the record yourself! An excellent choice for home gardens and Farmer’s Markets. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 601256. A variety from Canada.

115 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Howden Biggie Pumpkin. The plant produces extra-large 40 lb orange pumpkins. You see these sold at supermarkets and roadside farm stands. Developed by John Howden. Pumpkins have a uniform upright shape and have strong handles for making Jack O' Lanterns. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens and market growers. United States Department of Agriculture, PI 559387. A variety from Canada.

115 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Howden Pumpkin. The plant produces big 15 lb bright orange Halloween pumpkins. It is a popular pumpkin variety prized as the gold standard for traditional Halloween Jack-o’-Lanterns and fall decorations. These are the original Jack O' Lantern pumpkins you see sold at supermarkets and roadside farm stands. John Howden developed it in the early 1970s. Pumpkins vary in size and shape and have sturdy handles for making Jack o' Lanterns. Widely regarded as one of the best for Jack-o'-Lanterns and carving. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. Excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open field production, and commercial production. United States Department of Agriculture, NSL 95170. A variety from Canada.

115 days. Cucurbita pepo. Open Pollinated. Howden's Field Pumpkin. The plant produces excellent yields of 25 lb orange pumpkins. It is a popular pumpkin variety, widely regarded as an industry standard for carving Jack-o'-Lantern pumpkins. Its uniform, round shape makes it ideal for carving Jack-o'-Lantern pumpkins. This variety is more uniform than other Howden's varieties. It is larger, more symmetrical, and a good keeper. The plant has large, spreading vines and thrives in fields. Developed in the early 1970s by John Howden as an improvement on the older Connecticut Field type for better uniformity, size, color, and handles. It quickly became a commercial and home-garden favorite. Always a great seller at Farmer’s Markets. An excellent choice for home gardens, Farmer’s Markets, market growers, open production, and commercial production. A variety developed by John Howden. A variety from Canada.