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Pumpkins are thought to have originated in North America. Pumpkin type seeds were found in Mexico that dated from 7000 to 5500 BC. They definitely predate the Europeans in the United States.
Ever since the immigrants came to America
Pumpkins do not ripen all year long. Pumpkins need between 15 and 100 warm days to ripen. Around May, is the best time to plant pumpkins and they will be ripe by the fall.
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What are facts about pumpkins?
the largest pumpkin grown weighed 1,140 lbs pumpkins are a fruit the word pumpkin is greek for large melon pumpkins are 90% water the first pumpkins were grown in Mexico :) hope this helps !!!
What do pumpkin grows on?
Pumpkins grown on vines.pupkin grow at soil
Do pumpkins grow in Greece?
Yes, they are grown there.
How many continents are pumpkins grown?
They are grown on all continents except Antarctica.
Where are pumpkins grown on?
They are grown on hills with little motes around them about 4 inches deep ...
Where are pumpkins grown?
They are grown on hills with little motes around them about 4 inches deep ...
What state are the most pumpkins grown?
Pumpkins are grown in every state in the Contiguous US. So the only states without pumpkin production are Hawaii and Alaska.
What is the one continent that does not support the growing of pumpkins that grow on all other continents?
Antarctica is the only continent where pumpkins can't be grown. I'm not sure why; I'm trying to find that out!! If I find the answer to why the pumpkin cannot be grown in Antarctica alone, I'll add it to my answer!
What kind of crops are grown in Massachusetts?
Cranberries, corn, pumpkins, squash, and other vegetables tobacco, and rice are some of the crops grown in Massachusetts
What is the place where pumpkins first were grown?
Mexico may be the place where pumpkins first were grown.Specifically, experts generally agree on a North American origin for pumpkins (Cucurbita pepo). The oldest evidence comes in the form of preserved seeds from about 7,500 to 9,000 years ago. Mexico is a country which is linked culturally with Central and South America but geographically with North America.
Are pumpkins grown in Alaska?
Yes pumpkins are grown in Alaska. The best known pumpkins that are grown in Alaska are the Atlantic Giant Pumpkins. The record in Alaska for one of these extremely large pumpkins is 1780 lbs in 2011. Though the coldest state in the US, growers seem to agree that the sunlight and cooler summer temperatures grows them large in Alaska. The sun is available in some towns in Alaska 24 hours a day during the summer. Alaska holds more large vegetable records than any other state.
What fruit and vegetable are only grown in Mexico?
None. Most fruits and vegetables grown in Mexico were first domesticated on other parts of the world (i.e. wheat, rice, apples, bananas) or were first domesticated in Mexico but nowadays are grown on other countries (i.e. beans, corn, tomato, pumpkins).
