Squash and pumpkins come in a delightful array of varieties – from small green squash like Kabocha and Buttercup to large blue pumpkins like the Hubbard. These winter delicacies are not only packed with nutrients, but they also last long and taste incredible, making them a perfect choice for storing and savoring during the winter months. On the other hand, summer squashes are best enjoyed when picked small and eaten fresh at their peak of flavor.
With so many types of squash to explore, this guide is a continual work in progress. Whether you have a summer squash or a winter squash on hand, you’ll find a treasure trove of information, including photos, descriptions, and links to various winter squash (including pumpkins) and summer squash. Prepare to be amazed by the diversity and versatility of this humble vegetable family.
Table of Contents (Types of Squash from A to Z)
- Acorn Squash
- American Tondo Pumpkin
- Autumn Crown Pumpkin
- Baby Blue Hubbard Squash
- Banana Squash
- Big Max Pumpkin
- Black Futsu Pumpkin
- Blue Ballet Squash
- Blue Doll Pumpkin
- Blue Kuri Squash
- Buttercup Squash
- Butternut Squash
- Carnival Squash
- Chayote Squash
- Cinderella Pumpkin (aka Rouge Vif d’Etampes)
- Connecticut Field Pumpkin
- Cousa Squash
- Crookneck Squash
- Cushaw Squash
- Delicata Squash
- Eight Ball Squash
- Flat White Boer Pumpkin
- Galeux d’Eysines Pumpkin
- Grizzly Bear Pumpkin
- Gold Nugget Squash
- Golden Ace Acorn Squash
- Honeynut Squash
- Hubbard Squash
- Jack Be Little Pumpkin
- Jack O’ Lantern Pumpkin
- Jarrahdale Pumpkin
- Jester Squash
- Kabocha Squash
- Kakai Pumpkin
- Long Island Cheese Pumpkin
- Lumina Pumpkin
- Marina Di Chioggia Squash
- Musquee de Provence Pumpkin
- Naples Long Squash
- One Too Many Pumpkin
- Pattypan Squash
- Porcelain Doll Pumpkin
- Queensland Blue Pumpkin
- Red Kabocha Squash
- Red Kuri Squash
- Red Warty Thing Pumpkin
- Silver-Edged Pumpkin
- Spaghetti Squash
- Speckled Hound Pumpkin
- Starry Night Squash
- Stripetti Squash
- Sugar Pie Pumpkin
- Swan White Acorn Squash
- Sweet Dumpling Squash
- Sweet Meat Squash
- Tahitian Butternut Squash
- Triamble Squash
- Tromboncino Squash
- Turks Turban Squash
- White (Ghost) Pumpkin
- Winter Luxury Pumpkin
- Yellow Squash
- Yokohama Squash
- Zephyr Squash
- Zucchini
More About Pattypan Squash
- Pattypan Squash Guide
- Recipe to try: Pattypan Squash Panzanella from Love & Lemons
More about White (Ghost) Pumpkins
For those looking to try new recipes:
- Recipe to try: Savory Stuffed Pumpkin with Sausage and Gruyere from The Kitchn
Sources
Most scientific names sourced from:
- Goldman, Amy (2004). The Compleat Squash: A Passionate Grower’s Guide to Pumpkins, Squashes, and Gourds. Workman Publishing.
Now that you have this comprehensive guide, go forth and let your culinary adventures begin. Embrace the wonderful world of squash and pumpkins!