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10 facts about pumpkins prepared for Halloween
Pumpkin carving is an iconic tradition when it comes to Halloween, but what facts about pumpkins do you know?
Here we have 10 quick pumpkin facts for you to prepare for Halloween, enjoy!
Pumpkin is a plant belonging to the gourd family, which is a variety of gourds, such as cucumbers and squash.
Pumpkin's Greek original name was pepon, meaning large melon.
They come in many shapes, sizes and colors.
Since it has seeds, the pumpkin is classified as a fruit.
There are several varieties of pumpkins, the most common being: Cinderella, One Too Many, Fairytale, Jarrahdale, and Jack-be-Little.
Pumpkin seeds are traditionally grown in a greenhouse in April.
The heaviest pumpkin on record was in October 2012 - it weighed as much as 2009 pounds!
Radishes and swedes were originally carved into Halloween - not pumpkins.
In America, a carved Halloween pumpkin, called ‘Jack-o-Lantern’, is used as a decoration.
In the US, pumpkin pie is a traditional Thanksgiving dish, but it can be used in many other recipes, such as lasagna, pasta and soups.
Pumpkin is the most popular vegetable during Halloween.
