Pumpkin

2,560 pounds. A Minnesota man set a U.S. record this month for the heaviest pumpkin. That giant gourd weighed 2,560 pounds, or about as much… Read More »What Is The Biggest Pumpkin In The Us?

First measure the circumference – measure all the way around the pumpkin at its widest point, keeping your tape parallel with the ground. Then measure… Read More »How Do You Measure A Giant Pumpkin?

We looked into this to help you decide what to plant in your garden this year. Deer will eat your pumpkins. In the early growing… Read More »Do Deer Eat Pumpkin Plants?

Eggshells are a natural fertilizer choice for growing pumpkins or as a natural fertilizer for eggplant plants. When added to the soil, the shells provide… Read More »Do Pumpkins Like Egg Shells?

Black plastic mulch or a 2-4-inch layer of organic material will keep weed seeds from germinating. After weeds have sprouted, regain control by pulling, tilling… Read More »How Do You Keep Weeds Down In A Pumpkin Patch?

When planting pumpkin seeds—indoors or out—place seeds into soil one-half to 1 inch deep with the pointed end facing down. Indoors, place seed-starting pots under… Read More »How Do You Germinate Pumpkin Seeds?

You can eat all of the pumpkin – except for its stalk. Smaller varieties such as onion squash have deliciously edible skin, the skin of… Read More »Is Pumpkin Skin Edible?

Fiber: 7 grams. Vitamin A: 209% of the Daily Value (DV) Vitamin K: 37% of the DV. Copper: 28% of the DV. How much vitamin… Read More »Does Pumpkin Have Vitamin K?

You also don’t need any specialized harvesting equipment—they are cut from the vine by hand. Many farmers squeeze two plantings into the season. If you… Read More »How Do Farmers Harvest Pumpkins?

Plant foods in general (like pumpkin!) can help you increase your energy while decreasing your risk of obesity and diabetes. One cup of canned pumpkin… Read More »Is Pumpkin Good For Energy?