Of the more than 200 varieties of pumpkins grown in the United States, Clegg's Nursery in Baton Rouge offers about 24 pumpkin varieties for customers to adorn their porches and backyards for fall.

Pumpkin is often thought of as little more than a side dish — just one of three veg plated up next to the main event. In reality, however, pumpkins are a highly versatile fruit (yes, it is technically ...