Field pumpkin

"Field pumpkin" typically refers to the type of pumpkin that is grown specifically for large-scale use, such as in pumpkin patches, for Halloween carving, or agricultural displays. These pumpkins, commonly Cucurbita pepo, are often larger, hard-shelled, and bred for shape, color, and durability rather than sweetness or flesh quality. They’re distinct from varieties cultivated for cooking, such as pie pumpkins, which are smaller and have sweeter, thicker flesh. Field pumpkins thrive in well-drained, fertile soil, and require full sun and adequate space to grow their sprawling vines.