Pumpkin, Carnival

Carnival squash, botanically known as Cucurbita pepo, is a hybrid of the sweet dumpling squash and the acorn squash. The Carnival squash was developed by Ted Superak, with the original intent to improve upon the sweet dumpling squash. The color variance in the rind of the Carnival squash is the result of seasonal temperature variations. Warmer temperatures produce Carnival squash with slightly more pronounced green stripes.