Author: Lorraine Wade

Pumpkin is a creeper plant because the fruit is big and it cannot climb to other trees or wood so it is creeper and not a climber. The big fruit cannot be supported when it will climb. What type of plant is pumpkin? Pumpkin belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae and is grown primarily as a […]

11 of the Best Pumpkin Cultivars to Grow for Cooking Casper. You may not think of white pumpkins as something to eat instead of displaying them as unique decorations, but ‘Casper’ has delicious sweet flesh. Cherokee Bush. Cinderella. Cushaw Green-Striped. Dill’s Atlantic. Fairytale. Jarrahdale. Musquee De Provence. Which is the sweetest pumpkin? Sugar pumpkins Also […]

You will know it is done when it is tender when pierced with a fork. Peel the pumpkin wedges leaving the soft pulp then mash. Keep out only what you will use within three to four days. Put the rest of the cooked pumpkin in rigid containers (leaving ½ inch headspace) then label, date and […]

Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites. The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds. The Connecticut field variety is the traditional American pumpkin. What were pumpkins once used for? Rather than using their nutritional and readily available seeds, pre-Columbian natives grew pumpkins for their flesh. They were among the first […]

This palm-sized specimen was introduced in 1986 and is most likely a forgotten acorn squash cultivar; it looks like a miniature pumpkin but tastes like acorn squash. Other small pumpkins that are delicious include Baby Pam, the white Baby Boo and New England Pie. Are small pumpkins OK to eat? But it turns out that […]

Pumpkins, although large, aren’t very dense because they are mainly hollow inside. Given their large size, though, they displace a large amount of water. With a mainly hollow interior, it’s easy for a pumpkin to weigh less than the large amount of water it displaces! Why do pumpkins grow hollow? A pumpkin with a removed […]

Raw pumpkin has a hearty, rich flavor that makes it a good stand-alone snack or side dish. One of the best ways to eat pumpkin is to slice it into cubes, but you can also eat raw canned pumpkin. However, so you don’t tire of it, you can add other ingredients without sabotaging its nutritional […]

Pumpkins change color from green to orange for the same reasons tree leaves change color in the fall, and they do it under the same conditions. Most pumpkins contain organic pigments called carotenoids that give their flesh and skin the classic deep orange tint. What colors are natural pumpkins? Certainly orange is the traditional, most […]

Black pumpkins are the perfect Halloween decorations. Orange and black are the traditional color scheme for Halloween. Adding a black pumpkin variety along with a classic orange pumpkin variety will create a real show stopper. What type of pumpkin is used for Halloween? There are three varieties of pumpkin that have been traditionally used for […]

The oldest evidence is pumpkin fragments found in Mexico that are dated between 7,000 and 5,500 BC. What is largest pumpkin ever grown? 2,702 lb 13.9 ozA pumpkin weighing 1,226 kg (2,702 lb 13.9 oz) was grown by Stefano Cutrupi (Italy) from Radda in Chianti, Tuscany, Italy, as ratified by the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth. Are […]

Summary Pumpkin seeds are rich in antioxidants, iron, zinc, magnesium and many other nutrients. An ounce (28 grams) contains about 151 calories. Is pumpkin a good source of zinc? Some seeds like hemp, pumpkin, squash and sesame seeds contain significant amounts of zinc. They are also a good source of fiber, healthy fats and vitamins, […]