pumpkins by LUCILLE EBBS https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb en-us 2025-02-05 19:47:01 UTC 2025-02-06 05:56:32 UTC hello@padlet.com Where is this food grown, and what regions produce it in the largest quantities? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3317515494 illinois, indiana, ohio, pennsylvania, and california. Illinois has the most pumpkin growing.

]]> 2025-02-05 20:05:55 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3317515494 Are there any local growers/markets (in San Diego) of this food? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3317516418 Yes, but they are seasonal.

]]> 2025-02-05 20:06:56 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3317516418 What are the ideal growing conditions for this food ? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318020916 Pumpkins grow in a warm, sunny place. With fertile soil and lots of regular rain of watering.

]]> 2025-02-06 05:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318020916 How long does it take for this food to grow from seed to harvest? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318021529 It takes a pumpkin 3 months to grow from seed to harvest.

]]> 2025-02-06 05:41:49 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318021529 What is the production process? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318022287 When the pumpkins are picked up they are loaded into a dump wagon, then they get unloaded to a semi truck for delivery to the processing plant they clean them then chop, or mash them.

]]> 2025-02-06 05:42:46 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318022287 How are these foods assembled and packaged for the consumer? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318023031 Pumpkins are harvested, cleaned, and sorted by size and quality, then packaged in boxes or crates. They get labeled with info and shipped to stores or markets.

]]> 2025-02-06 05:43:49 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318023031 how long would this product’s shelf life be? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318023524 Whole uncut pumpkins can last 2-3 months 

]]> 2025-02-06 05:44:23 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318023524 What are some common ways this whole food is prepared and consumed around the world? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318024947 In the usa pumpkins are usually made into pumpkin spice lattes. Mexico has a dish called calabaza en tacha , a sweet treat. Italy has pumpkin risotto and ravioli. India makes pumpkin curries and japan uses pumpkin in kabocha and tempura.

]]> 2025-02-06 05:45:58 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318024947 Are there any traditional dishes or cultural practices that prominently feature this whole food? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318025723 Haiti pumpkin soup or soup joumou is traditionally eaten on new years day to celebrate independence.

]]> 2025-02-06 05:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318025723 What are the key nutrients found in this food? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318026362 Pumpkins are high in vitamin A vitamin C, potassium, fiber, vitamin E, and iron.

]]> 2025-02-06 05:47:49 UTC https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318026362 What are the health benefits of consuming this food regularly? 385111_5 https://padlet.com/385111_5/d7r1f8bnhz17m4kb/wish/3318027057 Eating pumpkin daily can improve vision, boost immunity, support heart health, aid digestion, promote healthy skin, and help with weight management.

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