Hortícolas de FrutoIniciante
Abóbora
Cucurbita maxima
Nome Científico
Cucurbita maxima
Família
Cucurbitaceae
Origem
Central and South America
Tipo
Annual vine
90-120 days
Usos Culinários
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
Calendário de Plantação
Semear em Interior
MarchApril
Semear ao Ar Livre
MayJune
Colheita
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Benefícios para a Saúde
- 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