Lillie Nelson

Cover the seedling with a cold frame to protect it from late frosts and to warm up the ground, which encourages the pumpkin plant to… Read More »Why Do People Cover Pumpkins?

The fungus Sclerotinia sclerotiorum causes white mold. This pathogen infects a wide variety of vegetable crops including beans, carrots, tomato, cabbage and lettuce. In the… Read More »What Is The Mold On A Pumpkin?

Black rot is caused by a fungus that attacks pumpkins and other cucurbits. It causes the disease known as “gummy stem blight” on cucumbers and… Read More »Why Does My Pumpkin Have Black Spots?

Powdery mildew is a very common plant disease caused by hundreds of different species of fungi. While the infection doesn’t typically kill mature pumpkin plants,… Read More »Will Pumpkins Still Grow With Powdery Mildew?

Whole pumpkins last for up to two months if stored in the kitchen or pantry. Once you cut it up, it keeps in the fridge… Read More »Do Pumpkins Go Bad In The Fridge?

“Freezing temperatures damage the plant cells just like they would with any living organism,” he says. “If the pumpkin actually freezes, once it warms up,… Read More »Will Pumpkins Rot If They Freeze?

If they’re dry, then it’s time to toss them out because that means they’ve gone bad. The pumpkin flesh also becomes less firm and age… Read More »How Do You Know If Frozen Pumpkin Is Bad?

It is the time of year when pumpkins are plentiful, and people often have questions about whether they can eat their pumpkin if it has… Read More »Can You Eat Old Pumpkins?