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Pumpkin AgMRC: Pumpkins 
 Overview of the U.S. pumpkin market, with links to pumpkin farms, documents on pumpkin production, and other agricultural and industry resources. From the Agricultural Marketing Resource Center (AgMRC) at Iowa State University. http://www.agmrc.org/commodities__products/vegetables/pumpkins.cfm Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes Last updated May 28, 2009 Commercial Production and Management of Pumpkins and Gourds
The "topics covered in this bulletin are all integral parts of a successful pumpkin/gourd management program." Covers characteristics of specific pumpkin, gourd, and vegetable sponge (luffa) species. Also includes line drawings of pumpkins and gourds, information about pest and disease management, and tips for irrigating, harvesting, and storage. From the Cooperative Extension Service, University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences. http://pubs.caes.uga.edu/caespubs/pubcd/B1180/B1180.htm Topics: Agriculture, Crafts, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Water Last updated May 1, 2009 Giant Pumpkins: The World's Biggest Fruit
This site features detailed instructions for growing giant pumpkins, covering site selection, seed germination, fertilization, harvesting, and more. Includes diaries of pumpkin growers, records, festival and organization listings, and instructions for estimating the weight of a pumpkin. From Pumpkin Nook, a collection of activities related to pumpkins. http://www.pumpkinnook.com/giants.htm Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre Last updated Aug 24, 2004 Local Harvest: Pumpkin Patches
Search this database of pumpkin farms and "u-pick" pumpkin patches by state, city, or zip code. Includes links to sites about pumpkin carving, cooking, giant pumpkins, Halloween, and more. http://www.localharvest.org/pumpkins.jsp Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 20, 2004 Pumpkin Carving 101
Lots of information on this Halloween tradition, including history, selecting pumpkins to use as jack-o'-lanterns, tools, traditional carving and carving with stencils, lighting methods, extending the life of the pumpkin, photographing, burial, and caring for a pumpkin patch. From Halloween Online. http://www.pumpkincarving101.com/ Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Pumpkin Nook
This site contains everything you have ever wanted to know about pumpkins, including extensive information on how to grow, cook, and store pumpkins. Includes games and educational material as well as sections on Thanksgiving, Halloween, the history of jack-o'-lanterns, recipes, and the life cycle of a giant pumpkin. Created by a hobbyist. http://www.pumpkinnook.com/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually Last updated Oct 26, 2005 Pumpkins and More
Answers to many questions about this large squash. Learn about the many varieties, including nutritional value, facts and history, growing tips, and more. Includes a pumpkin farm locator (primarily for Illinois), recipes, and instructions for selection and use. In "Pumpkin Fun," find crafts, screensavers, carving tips, and puzzles. Includes related links. From the University of Illinois Extension. http://urbanext.illinois.edu/pumpkins/ Topics: Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Mysteries and More Last updated Sep 14, 2009 Resources for Home Preserving Pumpkins
"Pumpkins offer far more than a door-stop at Halloween." This site provides ideas and safety tips for various methods of preserving pumpkin flesh and seeds, including canning, freezing, drying, and pickling. Features links to further information on the preparation of pumpkin butter, fruit leather, and canned winter squash. From the National Center for Home Food Preservation. http://www.uga.edu/nchfp/tips/fall/pumpkins.html Topics: Fruits & Vegetables, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Holidays and Observances Individually, Recipes & Food Preparation, Snacks and Baked Goods Last updated Oct 13, 2005 |
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