Best in zones 4–8

sweet flavor with a peppery zing

This buff-colored heirloom squash has taken first prize for size in contests all over the US

When planted in the summer

Originating in Alberta

Blanco Pumpkin symbol_Annual Best in zones 4–8Cucurbita pepo 100 days. Glowing in the pumpkin patch, these bone white pumpkins look like specters peering up through the vines. Blancos smooth, unblemished skin is nicely ribbed on uniform fruit for absolutely ghostly displays. Each squash measures a squat, 8 inches across and weighs 46 pounds. Their slender handles add an extra unusual touch with stripes of green on white. Blanco retains its pure white color better than other varieties, resisting