Fruit VegetablesDébutant
Pumpkin
Cucurbita maxima
Nom Scientifique
Cucurbita maxima
Famille
Cucurbitaceae
Origine
Central and South America
Type
Annual vine
90-120 days
Utilisations Culinaires
Saveur: 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
Calendrier de Plantation
Semer à l'Intérieur
MarchApril
Semer à l'Extérieur
MayJune
Récolte
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Bienfaits pour la Santé
- 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