Orange – Blue – Green – White – Pink – Cream … folks often come into our Pumpkin Corral in awe of the brilliant array of colors and patterns on exhibit here.

Pumpkins come in all shapes and sizes.  They can be striped, mottled, ridged, smooth, and can even be covered in raised speckles that look like a collar made of brown sugar.

Pumpkins have exciting names.  Many sound powerful and ready for an evening at the Coliseum (Gladiator, Apollo, Ironman, and Atlantic Giant), while others have fallen from the end of a magic wand (New Moon, Fairytale, and Mystic Plus). How about Galeux D’ Eysines and Musquee de Provence?

These are some of the many varieties we choose from for our Pumpkin Corral. Many are very old varieties, some are heirlooms, and some exotics.  Almost like snowflakes, it seems that no two are exactly alike.  The options create many possibilities for your decorating needs and your culinary preferences.  Some that we grow are used for sculpted artistic displays and centerpieces, and others for weight competitions.

In a few short weeks, we will be planting the pumpkin seeds in the fields here at the farm.  Like any other live field crop, pumpkins need to go in the ground at just the right time.  They require certain growing conditions and care … and they can sometimes fall prey to animals and insects.

Farmer John is diligent in the raising of his pumpkins, nurturing them from the time the seed is placed in the ground until the pumpkins are harvested.  After all, the Pumpkin Patch and the Corn Maze are paramount attractions at Roba Family Farms.