Mini pumpkins are ideal for small gardens because they can be grown vertically on a trellis.
Many people think small pumpkins are just for decoration but they’re also edible and make a great addition to pumpkin recipes.
7 SMALL PUMPKIN VARIETIES
1. Jack Be Little
Jack Be Little is one of the most popular and well known small pumpkin varieties.
They have a flattened, ribbed shape and will easily fit in the palm of your hand.
Jack Be Little pumpkins have a long shelf life and they look great as part of a table decoration.
They measure about 3 inches (7.5 cm) in diameter and 2 inches (5 cm) high.
2. Baby Boo
Baby Boo is a beautiful small white pumpkin that can be edible or decorative.
Each plant will produce about 10 small pumpkins and the color isn’t affected by sun or frost.
3. Casperita
Another small white pumpkin is the Casperita, an attractive looking pumpkin variety that is great for Halloween decorations.
As well as looking good, they also have a delicious taste which is similar to acorn squash.
4. Hooligan
Hooligan is a cute, tiny pumpkin with an interesting orange and white mottled appearance.
They’re one of the most attractive small pumpkins for Halloween or fall decorations and they grow on compact vines so they won’t take over your garden.
5. Gooligan
Gooligan is a cute looking white Pumpkin that is ideal for decorating and you can paint them with beautiful designs.
They grow to about 6 inches (15 cm) in diameter so they’re small enough to grow on a trellis.
6. Bumpkin
Bumpkins are bright little orange pumpkins with sturdy green handles.
They’re a little bit bigger than Munchkin pumpkins, but still small enough for compact gardens.
The plant is a semi-bush shape and it’s resistant to powdery mold.
7. Wee B Little
Wee B Little is another cute pumpkin for kids to grow in the garden.
The vines have a semi-bush habit, so they’re ideal for small gardens and you can even plant them in large containers.
Like most of these small pumpkin varieties they grow to about 3 to 5 inches (7.5 to 12 cm) in diameter and 2 to 3 inches (5 to 7.5 cm) high.