Pumpkin
Pumpkins are grown all around the world for a variety of reasons ranging from agricultural purposes to commercial and ornamental sales. The pumpkin plant is a creeper plant which contains a good source of vitamins, iron and fibre. Winter squash is a national vegetable of India.
Varieties
There are different varieties of pumpkins available. Some varieties are grown for size and carving while other varieties are grown for eating.
Autumn gold pumpkin
These creeper pumpkins are light orange with a shiny outer layer. Autumn gold pumpkin is a high-yielding variety. This pumpkin plant bears two to five pumpkins per vine.
Traditional orange pumpkin
The pumpkin plant is a houseplant with healthy vegetables. Traditional orange pumpkin is the most sweeter than other varieties. The scientific name of this creeper pumpkin is Cucurbita pepo.
Atlantic giant
This winter squash is an annual plant. Atlantic giant is smooth and slightly ribbed skin and deep yellow to orange colour. This Cucurbita pepo is very versatile in its uses for cooking.
Baby Boo
Most parts of the pumpkin are edible including the fleshy shell, the seeds, the leaves and even the flower. Mainly used for table arrangement for weddings. Baby Boo pumpkins are white with a small round shape.
Seed
Pumpkin seeds are oval-shaped with yellowish-brown colour. The outer shell is a crunchy texture. Seeds are edible with nuts taste.
Soil
Cucurbita pepo prefers to grow sandy soil rich in organic matter which is neutral to acidic. Soil mix with 20% vermicompost is best for growth.
Watering
Watering the winter squash vegetable plant twice a day (morning & evening). Keep the soil always moist. Need ample water when flowers and fruits are forming.
Benefits
May support healthy skin and the immune system.
Cucurbita pepo stimulates hair growth by improving blood circulation.
The pumpkin plant has a rich source of beta-carotene.
Helps to maintain healthy bones.
Good for eyesight. Creeper plant with a good source of vitamins, iron and fibre.
“Live green to save more green”
Pumpkin vegetable plant
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