Some pumpkins are better for cooking than others. To help you choose the right one for whatever treat you have planned, we've asked experts for their best tips.

Several varieties of apples and pumpkins are in season and available at area farms and orchards, some of which allow you to pick your own.

Cinderella pumpkins can grow up to 35 pounds and have become a favorite for cooking. As Jessie-Sierra said, "firm-fleshed and with a mild, sweet flavor, these are beautiful for your next soup recipe." ...

Pumpkin Plant Care . Small pumpkin varieties like Jack Be Little can be grown on a sturdy trellis, arch, or tunnel no taller than 8 feet.

Not your everyday pumpkin: These unexpected varieties make for great holiday decor. Don’t settle for the ordinary jack-o’-lantern when there are so many other varieties.

At the end of each row, the pumpkin varieties were identified by a small place card. “Solid Gold Farmore F1 Decorative, Carving” one such sign read.