Fruit VegetablesBeginner
Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima
Scientific Name
Cucurbita maxima
Family
Cucurbitaceae
Origin
Central and South America
Type
Annual vine
90-120 days
Culinary Uses
Flavor: 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
Planting Calendar
Sow Indoors
MarchApril
Sow Outdoors
MayJune
Harvest
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Health Benefits
- 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