Pumpkin

Here’s how to do it: Stab it a few times around the top to release pressure while cooking. Bake in a 375 F oven, on… Read More »How Do You Eat A Whole Pumpkin?

Alternatively, you can boil them all, then individually pinch each seed to remove the shell. Or, get this, you can cook them for 15 minutes,… Read More »How Do You Remove The Husk From Pumpkin Seeds?

Never allow your dog to eat a pumpkin’s stem or leaves, they are covered in tiny, sharp hairs which can cause irritation to your dog’s… Read More »Can Dogs Eat Pumpkin Leaves?

If the tendrils start taking over and you simply cannot eat that many shoots or leaves, then chop them back and use them as mulch.… Read More »What Do You Do With Old Pumpkin Vines?

Peduncle. The peduncle, or stem, is the part of the pumpkin that one may use to pick it up from their neighborhood pumpkin patch. What… Read More »What Is A Peduncle On A Pumpkin?

Apparently, each rib represents a row of seeds, inside. The color of the pumpkin is another indicator. Darker orange pumpkins, have likely had longer to… Read More »Why Do Pumpkins Have Ribs?

The pumpkin’s strings, or fibrous strands, help the seeds get something important while the pumpkin is growing on the vine: nutrients. You might think of… Read More »Why Do Pumpkins Have Fibrous Strands?

You can eat all of the pumpkin – except for its stalk. Pumpkins are a great source of vitamins A and C, iron and riboflavin.… Read More »Can You Eat All Parts Of A Pumpkin?

Pumpkins should be ready to harvest 90 to 120 days after planting the seed, depending on the variety. The pumpkins are ripe when they are… Read More »Does A Pumpkin Have A Woody Stem?

Frequently featured in flavorful recipes like pies, curries, cookies, and trail mix, pumpkin and pumpkin seeds are staple ingredients in many households, especially during the… Read More »Can You Eat The Pumpkin Guts Raw?