Pumpkin

Northeastern Native American tribes grew squash and pumpkins. The Native Americans brought pumpkins as gifts to the first settlers, and taught them the many uses… Read More »What Is The History Of Pumpkin Pie?

Use a large metal serving spoon to scoop out the seeds, fibres and flesh of the pumpkin. Be sure to save the insides for later… Read More »What Do You Scoop Out Of A Pumpkin When You Carve It?

The pumpkin vines are the umbilical cord of the pumpkin plant and fruit. This “life line” carries the water and nutrients your plant needs to… Read More »What Is The Vine Of A Pumpkin?

Did you know? Pumpkin guts are good for you! In addition to its dense flesh containing essential vitamins, beta carotene, and minerals such as calcium,… Read More »Are Pumpkin Guts Healthy?

Pulp – Also called “meat”. This is the yummy part of the pumpkin that you use to cook with, and to make literally hundreds of… Read More »What Is The Inside Of A Pumpkin Called?

Which kind of root does a pumpkin have? The adventitious root quickly puts out lots of small rootlets to gather nutrients and water. Is pumpkin… Read More »What Type Of Root Is A Pumpkin?

A strong taproot will grow as deep as two to three feet. As this happens, the vines spread and the leaves develop. These roots, though… Read More »What Is The Root Of A Pumpkin?

Most pumpkin seeds are held inside a white or yellow casing known as the hull. The seed itself is green and flat. What is the… Read More »What Is The Center Of A Pumpkin Seed Called?

The external layer of the pumpkin is called the skin, or rind. What are the parts of a pumpkin called? More parts………… Pumpkin Shell –… Read More »What Do You Call The Outside Of A Pumpkin?

Cut the pumpkin in half; scoop out the seeds, reserving them for other uses; spoon out the pulp; discard the skin. At this point, the… Read More »Can Dogs Eat The Stringy Part Of Pumpkin?