Tag: Pumpkin

Pumpkins require ample room for growth. Vining varieties sprawl and may require between 50 and 100 square feet of space. Bush varieties require less space than vining varieties. Pumpkin vines planted on a mound can be trained in an ever-widening circle around the mound. How much space is needed for pumpkins? Quick Guide to Growing […]

Harvest Your Perfect Pumpkins Once you begin to see your pumpkin form, you might first want to do a happy dance. The next step is to place a piece of cardboard or newspaper underneath your pumpkin to protect the growing fruit from the soil. The soil can cause the pumpkin to rot over time. What […]

Can you cook halloween pumpkins? You sure can! Halloween pumpkins are just really big squash. While they may not be as sweet as a muscat or sugar pumpkin, they’re perfectly edible and I cook mine every year and use it to make homemade pumpkin purée, which I use in all kinds of recipes. Can you […]

Once you have the right kind of pumpkin, you can treat it like any other hard winter squash: Roast it whole, steam it, or cut it into smaller pieces before cooking into soups and curries. Can you cook all kinds of pumpkin? At the same time, they ask “Are all varieties of pumpkins are edible?” […]

They can be used in both sweet and savory preparations, but their sweet flavor lends itself best to desserts and baked goods such as pie fillings, scones, and cakes. Blue pumpkins can also be cooked and blended into soups, stews, and curries or cooked and added to risotto, gnocchi, ravioli, salads, and pasta dishes. Are […]

90 to 100 days. Most types mature in 90 to 100 days, but it can take as long as 120 days for pumpkins to grow to full size. How long does it take to grow a 1000 lb pumpkin? 16 yearsThis is not a matter of a few pounds added to the record each year. […]

Butternut pumpkin. Butternut pumpkin They are known for their elongated shape, with a longer ‘neck’ than other pumpkin varieties. Its long rounded shape makes it easier to cut. It’s great for roasting, and its skin is thin enough that it doesn’t need to be peeled. Is Kent or butternut pumpkin better for roasting? We like […]

Though all pumpkins are edible, some are better for cooking depending on their flavor and consistency. Others are better used as table decorations, or even as an alternative soup bowl. Are any pumpkins not edible? First, pumpkin is a type of squash and therefore considered a fruit (not a veggie). Pumpkins, as well as other […]

Toxic Squash Syndrome Pumpkins are classified as cucurbits, a family of flowering gourd plants that also include cucumbers, melons, and squash. Cucurbit poisoning, also known as toxic squash syndrome, occurs when a person eats a cucurbit that contains an elevated level of cucurbitacin E. Are pumpkins poisonous to humans? Pumpkins, and other members of the […]

Pumpkins that are sold around Halloween are edible but they don’t taste as good as the ones that are grown for eating. They tend to be watery and fibrous. You should be able to buy edible pumpkins as well as ones for carving from your local shop or supermarket. Can you eat supermarket pumpkins? You […]

Pumpkins that are sold around Halloween are edible but they don’t taste as good as the ones that are grown for eating. They tend to be watery and fibrous. You should be able to buy edible pumpkins as well as ones for carving from your local shop or supermarket. Can you eat store bought pumpkins? […]

How to Reuse Carved Pumpkins Roast Pumpkin Seeds. To roast pumpkin seeds, separate them from the stringy guts and rinse well. Make Pumpkin Stock. Feed the Critters. Add it to Compost. Whip Up a Batch of Pumpkin Puree. Bake Pumpkin Bread. Make Pumpkin Soup. Eat Your Casserole Dish. How do you keep a pumpkin fresh […]

If you’re trying to save a Halloween variety with a thin rind and minimal flesh, you can expect it to stay fresh for a month at room temperature, or a couple of months if you take steps to store it somewhere that’s cool and dry. As for pie types, they may last two to six […]

The bottom line. Pumpkin seed shells are safe to eat and provide more fiber than green, shelled pumpkin seeds. However, people with digestive conditions may want to avoid whole seeds, as their high fiber content can trigger symptoms like pain and diarrhea. What happens if you eat pumpkin seed shells? Eating the shells only adds […]

To plant pumpkin seeds, wait until 75-100 days before you want to harvest them, which is about how long pumpkins take to grow. Then, choose a sunny, well-draining patch of wide open soil. Once you’ve found a good spot, make a small mound and plant 2-3 seeds 3 inches deep in it. Can you plant […]

Pumpkin seeds, also known as pepitas, can be consumed with or without their shells. Once you’ve scooped them out of the pumpkin, it’s advisable to soak them in water for a few hours to help remove the pulp from the shells. Is it bad to eat pumpkin seeds? While they’re largely safe to eat, whole […]

Have your child place some of the pulp and seeds in a small bowl of water to find out. What is this? The pumpkin seeds float. Pumpkin seeds are flat, which helps them displace enough water to float. Should pumpkin seeds sink? The healthy, viable seeds will sink to the bottom and the dead seeds […]

The top producer of pumpkins is China with 7.7 million tons, followed by India (5 million tons), Russia (1.2 million tons), Ukraine (1.2 million tons) and USA (1 million tons tons). Mexico, Indonesia, Italy, Cuba and Turkey complete the top 10. Where do pumpkins grow in the world? In 2020, world production of pumpkins (including […]

Remind kids that size doesn’t determine whether the fall fruits will sink or float. Pumpkins and apples float in the water because they are less dense than the water – meaning they are buoyant. The fall fruits contain a lot of air (even pumpkins because they are mainly hollow inside despite their size). Do carved […]

Based upon this principle, we can conclude that any object less dense than water will float. On the other hand, objects denser than water will sink. 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. Why do pumpkins grow hollow? […]