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Pumpkins & Squash
 Websites presented in alphabetical order 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 Cucurbit Disorders: A Guide to the Identification of Common Problems
Does your pumpkin have a problem? To find out what's noshing on your squash, click through the images on this pest management "online problem solver" for cucurbits (plants of the gourd family). Major topic areas include leaf, fruit, stem and seedling disorders, and insect pests. From the Texas Agricultural Extension Service. http://aggie-horticulture.tamu.edu/publications/cucurbitproblemsolver/ Topics: Agriculture, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Plants Last updated Sep 17, 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 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 Vegetable Research & Information Center
Vast quantities of information related to vegetables. Browse crops from artichokes to watermelon, or browse topics such as compost, food safety, pests, biotechnology, or soil. Find vegetable jokes (including potato haiku) in the section "History, Humor, Science Proj." Some content also available in Spanish. From the Department of Vegetable Crops, University of California. Searchable. http://vric.ucdavis.edu/ Topics: Agriculture, Consumer Research & Advocacy, Crops, Fruits & Vegetables, Gardening, Holiday Foods, Beverages, and Recipes, Nonfiction by Genre, Nutrition & Food Safety, Plants, Poetry, Sports, Recreation, & Entertainment Last updated May 27, 2005 |
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