Pumpkin

If you’re making pumpkin puree, you’ll want to peel the pumpkin to get rid of the tough skin. But if you’re steaming pumpkin to use… Read More »Can I Steam Pumpkin With Skin On?

If storing, place the pumpkins in the sun for a week, either outdoors or in a greenhouse, to harden (or cure) the skins. This helps… Read More »Do Pumpkins Need To Be Hardened Off?

Even so, pumpkin seed shells are safe for most people to eat. In fact, they add to the seeds’ distinctive crunch and provide more nutrients.… Read More »Can You Eat The Pumpkin Shell?

How to Cook a Whole Pumpkin. Preheat your oven to 400ºF and have a rimmed baking dish ready. Rinse off the pumpkin, then use a… Read More »Can You Cook A Pumpkin Whole?

Don’t be surprised when your jack-o’-lanterns break down faster than their intact counterparts. Realistically, you’ll only get a few days out of your carved pumpkin… Read More »How Long Do Carved Pumpkins Last Before They Get Mushy?

From everything I’ve ever been told, it’s because they’re too old. The older they are, the larger they get….the larger they are, the stringier they… Read More »Why Is My Pumpkin So Stringy?

Dogs can eat pumpkin, but not all in all forms. For example, it’s best to avoid raw pumpkin, pumpkin skin and the stem, as they’re… Read More »Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin Skin?

When you are boiling pumpkin for puree, you don’t have to peel it first. Allow the cooked pieces to cool a bit and scoop with… Read More »Do You Peel Pumpkin Before Boiling?

12"-16". A Halloween favorite, the Jack O’Lantern Pumpkin will grow to 12″-16″ in diameter. This pumpkin variety has a bright orange shell that is hard… Read More »How Big Is A Jack-O-Lantern Pumpkin?

There are plenty of ways to enjoy pumpkin and pumpkin seeds whether raw or cooked. Raw pumpkin can be puréed and mixed into cottage cheese… Read More »Can You Eat Boiled Pumpkin?