Category: Fruits

Place the pumpkins in a shallow baking dish and place in the oven. Bake for 1 1/2 hours, until tender. How do you soften a hard pumpkin? Bake or microwave it For all large, difficult-to-cut squash and pumpkins (or a recipe where you’re keeping the squash mostly whole, like this one), giving the whole thing […]

To microwave a whole pumpkin: Pierce the pumpkin all over with a fork. Wash and place in a glass dish such as a pie plate that has sides. (Water collects during cooking) Cover with plastic wrap. Allow 6-7 minutes per pound, or about 20 minutes for pie size pumpkins. How do you soften a whole […]

2nd Option Cut the stem from a fresh pumpkin. Take a knife and cut a circle around the stem. Pull the cutout stem away from the pumpkin. Cut excess pumpkin away from the stem. Place the stems in a box or basket to dry. Once dry you can use them in your next craft project […]

Preparation. Cut the tops off the pumpkins and set aside. Remove the seeds and fibers from the middle of each and discard. Using a sharp knife and a spoon, carefully hollow out the pumpkins. What is the easiest way to hollow out a pumpkin? Using a pumpkin saw—you can find one in any pumpkin carving […]

Paint a thin layer of Mod Pog on the back of a photo then place on the top of the pumpkin. I started from top to bottom, no order, just went with an organic pattern. Continue adding pictures on, layering from top to bottom until the entire pumpkin is covered. How do you glue a […]

Microwave tip: Place washed pumpkin in a shallow heatproof, microwave-safe dish. Cover and cook on High/800watts/100% for 4-6 minutes or until just tender. How do you soften a hard pumpkin? Bake or microwave it For all large, difficult-to-cut squash and pumpkins (or a recipe where you’re keeping the squash mostly whole, like this one), giving […]

Step 1: Cut a Hole in the Bottom of the Pumpkin But we think the secret to carving the perfect pumpkin starts with cutting a hole in the bottom of the pumpkin rather than the top. This will also help make your pumpkin last longer. Do you hollow out pumpkin before carving? Hollow it out […]

Insert the knife and carefully cut straight down toward the blossom end, stabilizing the pumpkin on a towel. Push firmly, working the knife down through the flesh of the pumpkin. Cut it entirely in half. What is the easiest way to cut a pumpkin? Method Start with the tip of the knife in the centre […]

Tacky Glue by Aleene’s It is best to use tacky glue with your pumpkins. Can you use hot glue on a pumpkin? You would want a sturdy glue or hot glue gun for best results, but you can glue your notions to your pumpkin any way that suits your fancy. This is a great way […]

Painting pumpkins is a no-carve option for decorating the orange orbs for autumn holidays or just for fun. While many kinds of paint stick to a porous pumpkin surface, several types, such as acrylics and non-toxic paint pens, provide options for easy cleanup or low fume emissions, making them kid-friendly as well. What paint markers […]

Conserve your painted design by spraying your pumpkins with a coat of clear craft sealer. This coating will protect the pumpkin’s surface from the elements, particularly if your gourds are displayed outside. Let the sealer dry completely. How do you keep a painted pumpkin from chipping? Apply a sealer (optional). Though this is optional, applying […]

Seal Your Pumpkin Sealing your pumpkin before you paint it is optional, but it helps to give you a good surface to paint on. Choose an aerosol or brush sealant and cover your pumpkin. Can you paint straight onto a pumpkin? Using acrylic paints, paint your design onto your pumpkin. You can use any tool […]

It is super easy to preserve pumpkin stems. Even if it’s past the Fall Season, you can save your pumpkin stems for next year, which is what I am doing. How do you keep a pumpkin stem from rotting? How to Keep Pumpkins from Rotting Don’t cut the top off. Clean the inside after carving. […]

They are often fuzzy in texture, and the small hairs may feel prickly in texture. Their flavor is a mix of green beans, asparagus, broccoli and spinach. When cooked, they are soft and taste like boiled spinach and turnip greens. Are pumpkin vines fuzzy? Covered in fuzz and possessing a thick, fibrous spine, pumpkin leaves […]

What color do pumpkins start out? An unripe, giant pumpkin begins life a bright yellow color. As it grows, it gradually turns a pale yellow, and finally some shade of orange. It is usually a light orange shade when ripe. Do some pumpkins start as yellow? Most jack-o-lantern varieties are green when immature and turn […]

Stem – The stem is often referred to as the “Handle”. Located on the very top of the pumpkin. During the growing cycle, the stem is green. As the fruit ripens, it turns brown to brownish green, and slightly curved. Is a pumpkin stem green? Immature pumpkins have a soft, green stem as it matures […]

A pumpkin has a stem, which is called a peduncle. What is pumpkin stem made of? The xylem (support tissue) is composed of protoxylem and metaxylem. Pumpkin stems, however, are atypical for dicots since they have phloem on both sides of the vascular bundle instead of just outside. Most Cucurbita stems are hollow and pentangular. […]

Hold the broken edges together and place the stake or splint along the edge. Wrap closely with a stretchy binding such as nylons, plant tape, or even electrical tape. The binding needs to have some give so the stem can grow. Brace the stem if it is dangling so there is no additional pressure on […]

Cut the stem from a fresh pumpkin. Take a knife and cut a circle around the stem. Pull the cutout stem away from the pumpkin. Cut excess pumpkin away from the stem. How do you remove the stem from a pumpkin? Use a sharp knife to carefully cut the around the outline of the pumpkin […]

Cut a wide hole in the bottom of a pumpkin and scoop out the seeds and flesh. Using a pen, trace the inside of different-size star cookie cutters onto the pumpkin in a random pattern. Place each cookie cutter on the corresponding shape and tap lightly with a rubber mallet until it cuts through the […]