Pumpkin

The word “pumpkin” originates from “peopon,” which means “large melon” in Greek. It then evolved to “pompon” in French and “pumpion” in Britain. The Americans… Read More »Why Is It Called Pumpkin?

And it turns out that the modern pumpkin evolved from a mash-up between two different species which created its mutant ancestor. This monster pumpkin had… Read More »How Did Pumpkins Evolve?

The thing we call a pumpkin is, in fact, a type of squash. But it’s also a gourd, mainly due to the fact that it’s… Read More »Is A Pumpkin A Berry Or A Squash?

fruit. A pumpkin is, in fact, a fruit. According to expert Joe Masabni, Ph. D., Texas A&M Agri Life Extension Service vegetable specialist in Dallas,… Read More »Is Pumpkin A Fruit Or A Vegetable?

Similarly, “gourd” is the conventional term used for plants in the genera Cucurbita (“squash”) and Lagenaria, so a pumpkin is also technically a gourd. What’s… Read More »Are Gourds And Pumpkins The Same?

Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites. The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds. The Connecticut field variety is the… Read More »What Did Pumpkins Cure?

Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites. The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds. The Connecticut field variety is the… Read More »What Were Pumpkins Once Considered A Remedy For?

Nutrition and healthy eating Fresh foods generally have a higher nutrient content than do cooked or canned foods. But in this case, both fresh pumpkin… Read More »Is Canned Pumpkin Healthy?

“Canned pumpkin is nearly 90 percent water, so besides the fact that it helps keep you hydrated, it has fewer than 50 calories per serving,”… Read More »Is Canned Pumpkin Hydrating?

No surprise – pumpkins are 90 percent water. And whatever you do, don’t be fooled by the deceptively titled Sugar Pumpkin, or Pie Pumpkin. What… Read More »What Percent Of Pumpkin Puree Is Water?