When you see a pumpkin a, what comes to mind? A pumpkin pie, Pumpkin seeds, Jack-o-lantern,
Halloween maybe, or even the letter 'O' in October. I definitely think of the
color orange. Well there are more than meets the eye when it comes to Pumpkins. Planting pumpkin seeds are simple stages.
Stage 1 is: planting of the seed a few inches into the dirt
and cover it. Make sure it is exposed to sunlight and you water it.
Stage two: wait for the seed to sprout
Stage three: then when the vines are visible
Stage four:expect a flower to bloom. There are 2 kinds of flowers male and female.
Stage four:expect a flower to bloom. There are 2 kinds of flowers male and female.
Stage five: the green pumpkin has grown. The final,
Pumpkins grow into many shapes and sizes, with bumpy and smooth
surfaces, or different colors such as yellow, green and orange. After they grow they can be picked at farms
and patches or purchased at grocery vegetable stands.
EATING PUMPKIN OFFERS MANY HEALTH BENEFITS
Did you know that pumpkins can be
a valuable part of your diet? They are
rich in fiber, which slows digestion, they also keep you feeling fuller
longer, says Caroline Kaufman, MS RDN and nutrition expert. Pumpkins happen to be
low in calories and help to keep your body hydrated.
Its brilliant orange coloring comes from its ample supply of beta-carotene which converts into vitamin a. Pumpkins are rich in potassium and a good source of vitamin B. They usually harvest in the months of Feb, and October. Beta-carotene in pumpkin can also help in the fight against cancer. This antioxidant and others help shield our cells against the cancer causing free radicals. Believe it or not, pumpkin can help keep our skin looking younger. It protects us from the sun wrinkle-causing UV rays.
Its brilliant orange coloring comes from its ample supply of beta-carotene which converts into vitamin a. Pumpkins are rich in potassium and a good source of vitamin B. They usually harvest in the months of Feb, and October. Beta-carotene in pumpkin can also help in the fight against cancer. This antioxidant and others help shield our cells against the cancer causing free radicals. Believe it or not, pumpkin can help keep our skin looking younger. It protects us from the sun wrinkle-causing UV rays.
Our family likes to go to the “White
Post Farms” to go pumpkin picking. We do
so many wonderful things to the outside of the pumpkin as we observe the
traditions of Halloween. Afterwards we get to eat the pumpkins center treats
and enjoy the rich benefits.
