Normally, a pumpkin is a round fruit that is about a foot or more across, with ribbed edges. When cut from its vine, it usually leaves a thick green stem. It's usually orange, but it can be green or striped sometimes. The inside is hollow, with a bunch of gooey yellow pulp innards and seeds. Pumpkins are also sort of heavy, so careful not to drop it on your foot.
Pumpkins come in lots of different varieties.
They're usually not as great for pies, but perfect for carving. To plant Connecticut Field pumpkins, wait until the last chance of frost has disappeared. I planted mine in late May, but you can plant them here as early as April. When you're ready to plant, find a large area for your pumpkins. To make a hill, simply dig about a foot into the ground.