Large to Very Large Pumpkins:
Champion
Typically 30 lbs. or more, well ribbed, with thick, medium length handle with an upright shape.
Big Doris
Big Doris has smooth, deep orange skin and average 30-40 lb. in weight.
Wolf
Very thick, long, strong handles.
Howden-size (avg. 25 lb.) with huge handles. Distinctive, round pumpkins are deep orange with moderate rib. Thick flesh helps prevent flat-siding. Nice breeding work by Western New York farmer Chris Awald.
Howden
The standard large pumpkin.
Developed by John Howden of Massachusetts in the early 1970s, it defined "the look" in big Halloween pumpkins -- deep orange color, defined ribs, and good handles. They vary in shape and weight, typically averaging in the mid 20s or larger.
Expert
A beauty in the Howden class.
Compared to Howden, Expert has a rounder, broader shape, typically sizes a little bigger, and is equal in deep orange color and big, dark green handles. Fruit weights average in the mid-20’s and larger
Howden Biggie
For extra large "real" pumpkins.
The standard for pumpkins over 30 lb., a percentage running over 40 lb. Shape is typically upright, though variable. Handles are usually thick and strong, but short.
