The 8 Most Fantastic Rare Pumpkins
Back in the day, visiting the pumpkin patch was simple because there were not many choices. As long as it was round, orange, and capable of being carved into a jack-o-lantern it did the trick. Today we have so many more varieties available, including rare heirloom pumpkins. It’s so exciting to see all the new choices. You can’t help but fall in love with these beauties. Here is my list of the 8 most fantastic rare pumpkins!
1. Rouge Vif D’Etampes, also known the Cinderella pumpkin, was supposedly the most popular pumpkin in Parisian markets of the 1880s. It’s vivid red color makes it perfect for autumn displays. It is also quite tasty, and is a standard for French soup stocks.
2. Speckled Hound features a pale pink color splotched with blue green. I love the name and the color combination. It is also edible!
3. Zucca Barucca, also known as Marina de Chioggia, as well as “Holy” and “Sea” pumpkin, features bumpy green skin . It is said that the name may be derived from the Hebrew word for holy, “baruch” and that Jews fleeing the Spanish Inquisition brought them to Italy. It is also edible, with a silky, sweet flavor similar to butternut squash.
4. Lumina pumpkins are smooth and white on the outside and have delicious orange flesh within. Other white varieties include Ghost, Full Moon, Valencia, Silver Moon and Casper. White pumpkins were originally a mutation in classic orange pumpkins but are now much beloved for their ghostly hue.
5. Warty Goblin is a frightful, delightful variety that will charm you with its lumpy green bumps. Even though they look scary on the outside, they have a sweet and mild flavor that makes them good for roasting or baking.
6. Porcelain Doll is a fantastic shade of pink. So unique! And it is also edible and perfect for pies, soups and other fall fare.
7. Mint Prince pumpkins feature a lovely mint shade and deep ribbing. These have a flat shape that make them perfect for stacking. They are also good for baking, with smooth, creamy flesh.
8. La Estrella hails from sunny Florida and features subtle orange skin splashed with soft green and tan blotches. Is it edible? You bet!
Thank you for visiting my blog! You may also enjoy Fifteen Fabulous Pumpkin Designs For Halloween and Sugar & Spice: My Favorite Fall Flavors. Wishing you peace, love, happiness, & beautiful vistas.
