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Try this today: Pumpkin can be used in many dishes you’d never expect. I’ve made a low carb pumpkin chili before by replacing the beans with canned pumpkin. Pumpkin also makes a flavorful fall soup when paired with broth, cream, and herbs and spices.

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Indeed, pumpkin is very nutritious and low in calories. Plus, it’s more versatile than you may think. It can be cooked into savory and sweet dishes alike.

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Robert E. Henshaw, ed. (2011). Environmental History of the Hudson River. Albany, NY: State University of New York Press. ISBN 978-1-4384-4026-2. The Japanese pie pumpkin is so-called because its seeds become crazed, resembling to Americans the appearance of Chinese characters or Japanese kanji. This variety was introduced by Samuel Wilson of Pennsylvania in 1884. [13]

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Paris, Harry S. (1989). "Historical Records, Origins, and Development of the Edible Cultivar Groups of Cucurbita pepo (Cucurbitaceae)". Economic Botany. New York Botanical Garden Press. 43 (4): 423–443. doi: 10.1007/bf02935916. JSTOR 4255187. S2CID 29052282. White Pumpkins Hit the Halloween Market". NBC News. Associated Press. October 26, 2005 . Retrieved October 9, 2013. Pumpkin is an incredibly nutritious food. It’s nutrient dense, meaning it has lots of vitamins and minerals and relatively few calories.

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Researchers have noted that the term pumpkin and related terms like ayote and calabaza are applied to a range of winter squash with varying size and shape. [1] The term tropical pumpkin is sometimes used for pumpkin cultivars of the species Cucurbita moschata. [12] Description [ edit ] Cross section of a Cucurbita maxima pumpkin Earl Aronson (January 11, 1964). "The Weeders Guide". The Hartford Courant . Retrieved October 7, 2009. Toss the drained seeds with a little oil, some seasoning and spread evenly across a large baking sheet Hirsch, Jerry (November 18, 2009). "Pumpkin pie could become scarce after Thanksgiving". Los Angeles Times . Retrieved June 2, 2015. You can plant indoor-raised or bought plants outside after the last frost. But first, harden off plants to acclimatise them to outdoor conditions. Either place them in a cold frame or under a cloche for a week, or stand them outdoors during the day and bring them in at night for a week, then for a further week keep them in a sheltered spot all day and night.

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The antioxidants found in pumpkin are important for skin health. These include beta carotene and vitamins C and E. a b c Ferriol, María; Picó, Belén (2008). "Pumpkin and Winter Squash". Vegetables I. Handbook of Plant Breeding. Vol.1. New York: Springer. p.317. doi: 10.1007/978-0-387-30443-4_10. ISBN 978-0-387-72291-7. The common terms "pumpkin", "squash", "gourd", "cushaw", "ayote", "zapallo", "calabaza", etc. are often applied indiscriminately to different cultivated species of the New World genus Cucurbita L. (Cucurbitaceae): C.pepo L., C. maxima Duchesne, C.moschata Duchesne, C.argyrosperma C.Huber and C.ficifolia Bouché.

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In 2020, world production of pumpkins (including squash and gourds) was 28 million tonnes, with China accounting for 27% of the total. Ukraine and Russia each produced about one million tonnes. [26] In the United States [ edit ] A pumpkin patch in Winchester, Oregon a b Bruno Waterfield (October 1, 2021). "Belgian Mario Vangeel hopes to squash Italian's giant pumpkin record at world championship". The Times . Retrieved October 25, 2021. Salads aren't just for summer – this fun festive salad features root vegetables for a delicious seasonal twist Pumpkins can be used straight away or stored for use in winter. Let the pumpkins mature and colour up on the plant before harvesting in autumn. Keep them on the plant for as long as possible, but harvest before the first frost, or protect the fruits using straw, fleece or cardboard, as frosted pumpkins can’t be stored.

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The record for the world's heaviest pumpkin, 1,226kg (2,703lb), was established in Italy in 2021. [17] Folk medicine [ edit ] Nutrition facts for pumpkin seeds, whole, roasted, without salt". SELF Nutritiondata. Condé Nast Publications . Retrieved September 1, 2012. It’s worth taking the time to prepare the ground well, ahead of planting or sowing outdoors, to ensure your pumpkins thrive.

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Bavec F, Grobelnik Mlakar S, Rozman Č, Bavec M (2007). "Oil Pumpkins: Niche for Organic Producers" (PDF). Issues in new crops and new uses. Purdue University Agriculture, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture . Retrieved September 2, 2012. Celebrate pumpkins in autumn with this easy pasta dish that makes the most of this gourd. Vodka and chilli provide a lovely deep flavour