Pumpkin

Plant pumpkins in early summer near the edge of your garden. Space pumpkin plants 2 to 5 feet apart (depending on the variety). Grow each… Read More »Where Are Pumpkins Best Grown?

Scientists believe that pumpkins originated in North America about 9000 years ago. The oldest pumpkin seeds have been found in Mexico and date back to… Read More »Who Invented Pumpkin?

Every year, USDA surveys top pumpkin-producing States and publishes the data the following year. In 2021, Illinois maintained its leading position in pumpkin acreage, harvesting… Read More »Which State Has The Most Pumpkin Patches?

Can you eat a giant pumpkin? Technically yes you can eat them, but they are made of mainly water and are very bland in taste,… Read More »Can You Eat A Giant Pumpkin?

Incidentally, the fear of turning into a pumpkin is called apocolocynposis. What does Megalophobia mean? People with megalophobia have an intense fear of large objects… Read More »What Is The Fear Of Turning Into A Pumpkin?

Plant pumpkins for Halloween from late May in northern locations to early July in extremely southern sites. If pumpkins are planted too early, they may… Read More »How Late Can You Plant Pumpkins?

Once the pumpkin seeds have germinated, mulch between the plants very well. “We use a good bed of straw,” notes Gettle. “Once the vines get… Read More »Should You Mulch Around Pumpkins?

After producing the most dollar value of pumpkins in 2020 and even increasing the amount in 2021, Texas was surpassed by California and Indiana in… Read More »Where America’S Pumpkins Come From?

Pumpkins are annual plants. The seeds sprout, grow into mature plants, bloom and produce fruit in one growing season that lasts between 80 and 120… Read More »What Is The Lifespan Of A Pumpkin?

China. One country holds the crown of “Pumpkin King”: China. China produces over 9 million tons worldwide per year. India comes in 2nd place, with… Read More »Who Grows The Most Pumpkins In The World?