From cooking to carving, DIY décor and more, pick your perfect CA-Grown pumpkin with our handy guide! We offer a variety of gorgeous gourds fresh from local growers like Vierra Farms in West Sacramento and Van Groningen & Sons in Manteca. Which pumpkins are right for you? Let’s find out!

CARVING:
If you’re looking to turn your pumpkin into a spooky, silly or seasonal carving for Halloween, pick up a Classic Orange Pumpkin, a.k.a. the aptly named Jack-o-Lantern Pumpkin. These pumpkins are generally large and round with ample space for artistic endeavors.

COOKING:
Along with the iconic Pumpkin Latte available at our Coffee & Juice Bar every fall, pumpkin is also a delicious addition to your autumn menu! From pumpkin pie to seasonal breads, soups and more, Sugar Pumpkins are a great go-to pumpkin for culinary creations like these.

LOOKING:
From Halloween to Thanksgiving and beyond, pumpkins make a beautiful autumn scene for porches, mantles and wherever you need a little pop of fall color. Not recommended for eating, Decorative Pumpkins are small, cute and available in a variety of fun colors like classic orange, bold white and orange and white stripes. For a little artistic flair, pick up a few of our Painted Pumpkins pre-decorated with lovely fall messages or fun Halloween designs. If you’re feeling adventurous, grab some colorful, crazy-shaped Gourds to make a seasonal statement!

COOKING or LOOKING:
Heirloom Pumpkins are a beautiful class of pumpkins that are both pretty to look at and tasty to cook. Look for varieties like the Cinderella Pumpkin (wide and bright orange), Fairytale Pumpkin (light orange with distinct ribbing), Fantasy Pumpkin (pale with faint stripes), Flat White Pumpkin (just like it sounds!) and Jarrahdale Pumpkin (big with blue-gray skin)—all gorgeous and edible.

Drop by our Produce Department while supplies last to take your pick of these fantastic fall pumpkins fresh from California growers!

Selection may vary by store.

Article originally published in October of 2022 and updated in October of 2024.