Fruit VegetablesAnfänger
Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima
Wissenschaftlicher Name
Cucurbita maxima
Familie
Cucurbitaceae
Herkunft
Central and South America
Typ
Annual vine
90-120 days
Kulinarische Verwendung
Geschmack: Sweet, earthy, slightly nutty
- Soups and stews (traditional Portuguese sopa de abóbora)
- Roasted as side dish
- Pumpkin puree for desserts
- Seeds roasted as snack
- Pumpkin bread and pies
Pflanzkalender
Drinnen säen
MarchApril
Draußen säen
MayJune
Ernte
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Gesundheitsvorteile
- Rich in beta-carotene and vitamin A for eye health
- High fiber content aids digestion
- Seeds contain zinc for immune support
- Anti-inflammatory properties
- May help regulate blood sugar