Tag: Pumpkin

Antarctica. Pumpkin-related seeds found in Mexico have been dated to 7000-5500 B.C.. They are now grown almost anywhere around the world. Antarctica is the only continent on which pumpkins can not grow. What country does not grow pumpkins? That pumpkins are grown all over the world? Six of the seven continents can grow pumpkins including […]

The top pumpkin-producing states include Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California. According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, 95% of the U.S. crop intended for processing is grown in Illinois. Where do pumpkins grow most? Leading in acreage and yield, Illinois produced 564 million pounds in 2020, as much as the other top 5 most […]

When comparing the two, gourds are mostly ornamental in type. On the contrary, pumpkins are edible and are eaten when ripe. Another difference that can be seen between the two is that gourds can be only dried when mature and pumpkins can be roasted, baked, steamed, or boiled when mature. Is pumpkin and gourd the […]

Andersen said a good yield for an acre is about 1,000 pumpkins. At 7 cents a pound for an average 20-pound pumpkin, the gross income is $1,400. He said labor at harvest reduces that by about 50 to 60 percent. “You can grow pumpkins without any inputs, and you’ll probably get something to harvest. How […]

Pumpkins and squashes grow best at temperatures of 23-29°C (75°F-85°F) day and 15°C-21°C (60°-70°F) night. Growth virtually stops at temperatures below 10°C (50°F) and the plants may be severely injured and maturity delayed by temperatures below 5°C. What temperature is too hot for pumpkins? Pumpkins grow and produce best at daytime temperatures of about 65° […]

Squash comes in different sizes and different shapes as well as different colors. To be exact, squash is a general term used for all these kinds of fruits. So if you are clever, you can say that pumpkin is also called a squash because it belongs to the family. Is a pumpkin a squash? The […]

The giant gourd had a width of 3.56 m (11 ft 8 in) and a circumference of 5.42 m (17 ft 9 in), also the largest size ever recorded in competition. How big is the largest pumpkin in the world? 2,703 poundsAs of October 2021, the world record for largest giant pumpkin stands at 2,703 […]

A pumpkin is technically a berry. The word “berry” is define as “simple, fleshy fruit that usually has many seeds” and actually encompasses a whole lot more than you may have previously thought. Is pumpkin a berry? It turns out that blackberries, mulberries, and raspberries are not berries at all, but bananas, pumpkins, avocados and […]

2,703 pounds. World record in October 2021: 2,703 pounds 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. What is the […]

Growing giant pumpkins requires an early start. Seeds should be sown individually and started indoors in 12-inch peat pots about the end of April. A well-balanced potting medium is recommended. Plants are ready for transplanting when the first true leaf is fully expanded. What’s the secret to growing giant pumpkins? Full sun is important – […]

Incidentally, the fear of turning into a pumpkin is called apocolocynposis. What is Athazagoraphobia the fear of? Athazagoraphobia is a fear of forgetting someone or something, as well as a fear of being forgotten. For example, you or someone close to you may have anxiety or fear of developing Alzheimer’s disease or memory loss. This […]

Pumpkins are certainly a major crop in Russia, and Russians have survived for centuries thanks to cellars filled with hardy root vegetables like pumpkins. Where are most pumpkins grown? IllinoisLeading in acreage and yield, Illinois produced 564 million pounds in 2020, as much as the other top 5 most productive States combined. California, Indiana, Texas, […]

Best Vegetables for Clay Soil Mid and late season sweet corn are a good choice, too, but some of the best vegetables to grow in clay are squash and pumpkins. What kind of soil do pumpkins grow best in? Sandy soilsPumpkins and squash can be grown successfully on almost any good soil where they will […]

After the annual giant pumpkin weigh-off in Littleton, Colorado, several of the weighty runners-up provide an especially crowd-pleasing experience. Each giant pumpkin, weighing 900 pounds or more, is hoisted by a construction crane at least 100 feet in the air. When the countdown reaches zero, the pumpkin is released. Can you eat the giant pumpkins? […]

Pumpkins can remain in the garden through a light, vine-killing frost. A light frost will not damage the pumpkins themselves. However, all mature pumpkins should be harvested before temperatures drop into the mid to low 20’s. Green, immature pumpkins will not turn orange after a killing frost. How cold can pumpkins tolerate? The best storage […]

Atlantic Giant These pumpkins have been grown for over 30 years with one record pumpkin grown in Canada weighing in at 1,006 lbs. Vines of the Atlantic Giant can grow as long as 90 feet long and the pumpkins can gain as much as 15 lbs. What are different types of pumpkins called? There are […]

When is pumpkin in season? Pumpkins get planted in the warm season, but take a little time to grow on the vine. Typically, they are harvested in the fall, making them an autumn vegetable. Can you grow pumpkins in spring? Pumpkin Growing Quick Tips. Sow pumpkins in the garden in spring when all danger of […]

You can eat all of the pumpkin – except for its stalk. Smaller varieties such as onion squash have deliciously edible skin, the skin of larger varieties may be too tough to eat or less than appealing. Which pumpkin is not edible? First, pumpkin is a type of squash and therefore considered a fruit (not […]

Cattle find pumpkins palatable and do not seem to have much trouble consuming pumpkins left in the fields once the pumpkins have undergone some freezing and thawing. Pumpkins can also be lightly disked to facilitate consumption if they are still too firm for breaking up. Can cows eat whole pumpkins? It’s safe to feed raw […]

While it’s unclear who the first person was to add pumpkin spice into a latte (the idea to combine the two likely wasn’t a Starbucks invention), the Starbucks employee credited with bringing the idea to the company is Peter Dukes, then the director of espresso, whose team created other seasonal drinks like the eggnog Who […]