Fruit VegetablesPrincipiante
Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima
Nombre Científico
Cucurbita maxima
Familia
Cucurbitaceae
Origen
Central and South America
Tipo
Annual vine
90-120 days
Usos Culinarios
Sabor: 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
Calendario de Plantación
Sembrar en Interior
MarchApril
Sembrar al Aire Libre
MayJune
Cosecha
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Beneficios para la Salud
- 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