Pumpkin & Squash Variety Comparison Chart

Pumpkin & Squash Variety Comparison Chart

Finding the right variety for your garden can be overwhelming. Use this interactive chart to compare our heirloom and rare pumpkin seeds side-by-side. Notice how many of our varieties feature high vine borer resistance,a key advantage for gardeners in the Midwest and beyond. Click any column header to sort, and explore the growing guides to learn cultivation tips specific to each variety.

Variety Name Species Days to Maturity Fruit Weight Best Use Vine Borer Resistance Flavor Notes Growing Guide
Seminole C. moschata 95 8–12 lbs Pie, Soup High Sweet, nutty, dense Guide
Waltham Butternut C. moschata 100 4–5 lbs Pie, Soup, Roasting High Smooth, buttery, sweet Guide
Dickinson C. moschata 115 10–15 lbs Pie High Rich, dense pie flesh Guide
Long Island Cheese C. moschata 108 6–10 lbs Pie, Soup High Sweet, fine-grained Guide
Thai Kang Kob C. moschata 90 4–6 lbs Curry, Stir-fry High Subtle spice, creamy Guide
Tahitian Melon C. moschata 120 15–40 lbs Soup, Roasting High Mild, sweet, tender Guide
Shishigatani C. moschata 110 3–5 lbs Tempura, Roasting High Delicate, slightly sweet Guide
Black Futsu C. moschata 95 3–5 lbs Roasting, Soup High Nutty, dense, earthy Guide
Musquée de Provence C. moschata 120 15–20 lbs Pie, Soup High Rich, complex, sweet Guide
Cushaw Green-Striped C. argyrosperma 110 10–20 lbs Pie, Livestock Moderate Mild, slightly sweet Guide
Mrs. Amerson C. moschata 110 8–12 lbs Pie, Storage High Sweet, firm texture Guide
Cuban Neck C. moschata 110 8–15 lbs Soup, Storage High Earthy, dense, rich Guide
Honeynut C. moschata 100 1–2 lbs Roasting, Soup High Sweet, buttery, tender Guide
Autumn Crown C. moschata 100 3–5 lbs Roasting High Sweet, smooth Guide
Autumn Frost F1 C. moschata 95 3–4 lbs Roasting High Sweet, cold-hardy Guide
Wan Fu F1 C. moschata 90 3–4 lbs Stir-fry, Curry Moderate Mild, tender when young Guide
Chinese Tropical C. moschata 100 8–15 lbs Soup, Curry High Sweet, tender, creamy Guide
Guatemalan Green Ayote C. moschata 110 8–12 lbs Soup, Roasting High Mild, slightly sweet Guide
Jamaican Tropical C. moschata 100 10–20 lbs Soup, Curry High Sweet, dense, earthy Guide
Baker's Branch Butternut C. moschata 105 3–5 lbs Pie, Roasting High Smooth, buttery, classic Guide
Magdalena Big Cheese C. moschata 115 15–30 lbs Pie, Soup High Rich, sweet pie flesh Guide
South Anna Butternut C. moschata 95 3–5 lbs Roasting, Soup High Sweet, buttery Guide
Xiye Butternut C. moschata 95 3–5 lbs Roasting High Sweet, heat-tolerant Guide
New England Cheddar F1 C. moschata 100 6–8 lbs Pie High Sweet, orange flesh Guide
Pennsylvania Dutch Crookneck C. moschata 110 8–12 lbs Soup, Storage High Sweet, firm, dense Guide
Spell Cast F1 C. moschata 100 4–6 lbs Roasting High Sweet, smooth Guide
Tromboncino C. moschata 75 8–12 lbs Summer use, Roasting High Tender, zucchini-like Guide
Violina Rugosa Butternut C. moschata 105 4–6 lbs Roasting, Soup High Sweet, dense, smooth Guide

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Ready to start growing? Explore our full collection of vine borer resistant pumpkin seeds, discover tips for Kansas gardening, or read our detailed guide on how to identify and manage squash vine borer.