Tag: Pumpkin

Production. According to the USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, nearly 66,200 acres of pumpkins were harvested in the U.S. in 2020, producing more than 1.5 billion pounds of usable pumpkins with more than 2 billion produced overall. How many pumpkins are grown each year? Leading in acreage and yield, Illinois produced 564 million pounds in […]

The word “pumpkin” originates from “peopon,” which means “large melon” in Greek. It then evolved to “pompon” in French and “pumpion” in Britain. The Americans later changed it to “pumpkin,” the name we still use today. What was the original pumpkin? The original pumpkins were small and hard with a bitter flavor. Rather than using […]

Here are 5 easy tips for selecting a winner! Look for a pumpkin that has a deep-orange color. Knock on the pumpkin to check that it is hollow (and therefore ripe). Make sure the bottom of the pumpkin isn’t soft and mushy! Check that the stem is firm and secure—but never pick a pumpkin up […]

The word “pumpkin” showed up for the first time in the fairy tale Cinderella. The original Jack-o’-lanterns were made with turnips and potatoes by the Irish. Pumpkins are grown on every continent except Antarctica. Over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkin are produced each year in the United States. What are fun facts about pumpkins? Facts […]

Pumpkin Companion Plants Corn. Along with beans and squash, corn makes up the trio of perfect companion plants known as “The Three Sisters.” Korean Licorice Mint. Korean licorice mint, Agastache rugosa, attracts several types of beneficial hoverflies. Lavender. Marigolds. Marjoram. Nasturtiums. Pole Beans. Sunflowers. What crops can you rotate with pumpkins? Pest Control Rutgers University […]

WHERE IS IT GROWN? Today, most pumpkins and pumpkin seeds are grown in China and India, but Russia, Ukraine, the US and Mexico are also large producers. What country is famous for pumpkins? The top producer of pumpkins is China with 7.7 million tons, followed by India (5 million tons), Russia (1.2 million tons), Ukraine […]

In English, the word pumpkin is often used as a term of endearment. Other English words that people use to express their adoration for someone include babe, baby, beautiful, buddy, cupcake, cutie-pie, , dear, , honey, pet, princess, sugar, sweet pea, sweetie, or sweetie-pie. Is it weird to call someone pumpkin? This is another largely […]

The yellow-orange flowers that bloom on the pumpkin vine are edible. Pumpkin seeds taste great roasted and contain medicinal properties. Native Americans grew and ate pumpkins and their seeds long before the Pilgrims reached this continent. Pilgrims learned how to grow and prepare pumpkins from the Native Americans. What are pumpkins known for? Harvested in […]

Archaeologists discovered the oldest domesticated pumpkin seeds in the Oaxaca Highlands of Mexico. Pumpkins are believed to have originated in Central America over 7,500 years ago. The first pumpkins held very little resemblance to the sweet, bright orange variety we are familiar with. When was the word pumpkin invented? 1. The word “pumpkin” showed up […]

This is another largely American term of endearment, similar to ‘sweetheart’ or ‘darling’. In US slang, it can also refer to someone or something of importance. Pumpkin ultimately derives from the Greek word pepōn, meaning ‘ripe’, referring particularly a type of melon ripe enough to eat. Is pumpkin a cute name? Pumpkin. “Pumpkin” is definitely […]

Pumpkins require at least eight hours of direct sun each day, so choose a sunny spot in your garden accordingly. Plant your pumpkin seeds in mounds and place four to five seeds in each hole, one to one and a half inches deep, spacing the mounds about four to six feet apart. Can pumpkins get […]

Pumpkin is a part of a squash plant, which has dainty and edible flowers attached to it. These flowers have an orange and yellow hue and many may not know that they are edible and make some of the most popular dishes in West Bengal and Kerala. Is pumpkin a vegetable flower? The answer may […]

Pumpkins need a warm, sunny position, shelter from cold winds and moisture-retentive soil. In late May, start hardening off indoor-raised plants, to acclimatise them to outdoor conditions. Where is the best place to grow a pumpkin? full sunPick a spot in full sun with space for sprawling vines to run: 50 to 10 square feet […]

Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that’s in the same plant family as cucumbers and melons. It’s technically a fruit since it contains seeds. Yet, in terms of nutrition, it’s more like a vegetable. Pumpkins are usually round and orange, although the size, shape, and color can vary depending on the variety. What food […]

Simply stated, good weather means you don’t get a frost in July. The ideal climate for growing pumpkins lies 4-5 degrees north and south of the 45th parallel. Climates in these areas have sunny warm summers, with an appreciable amount of rain from May through September. What temperature does a pumpkin need to grow? between […]

This group of a little over a dozen species includes the squashes, pumpkins, and certain kinds of gourds. They all originally grew wild in the tropical and subtropical Americas. Five of the species were domesticated and represent some of our oldest New World crop plants. Where do pumpkins grow naturally? Pumpkins are a member of […]

As long as gardeners can furnish these, pumpkin plants can grow nearly anywhere. Where do pumpkins grow best? Sun is what fuels pumpkin production. Leaves convert sunshine into internal plant food that’s shuttled to vines and growing pumpkins. More sun yields more pumpkins and bigger pumpkins. At minimum, plant your pumpkins where they’ll receive at […]

Morton, Illinois, is the self-proclaimed “pumpkin capital”, producing 85% of the world’s canned pumpkin. More than 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkin are produced in the U.S. on over 15,214 farms.The Most Pumpkin Growing State. Rank 1 State Illinois Farms 572 Acres 17,399 What state produces most pumpkins? Illinois produced 41 percent of the nation’s pumpkin […]

The largest pumpkin to date and the World Record goes to Stefano Cutrupi from Italy a native of Bordighera but who has lived for many years in Radda in Chianti. The pumpkin was weighed at the Big Pumpkin Festival in Peccioli, Italy 2021. What country has the biggest pumpkin? As of October 2021, the world […]

As of October 2021, the world record for largest giant pumpkin stands at 2,703 pounds. The massive squash was grown by Stefano Cutrupi in the Italian region of Tuscany. Cutrupi earned the crown at this year’s European Pumpkin Weighing Championship in Ludwigsburg, Germany. Where is the largest pumpkin grown? Leading in acreage and yield, Illinois […]