Pumpkins! Created by Tabitha

Pumpkins!

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• The pumpkin got its name from the Greek word “pepon” which means “large melon.”

• “Pepon” was changed by the French into “pompon.”

• The English changed "pompon" to “pumpion.”

• American colonists changed “pumpion” into “pumpkin.”

Pepon

Pompon

Pumpion

Pumpkin

The Pumpkin’s Name

To which food group does the pumpkin belong?

Grains

Fruits Vegetables

Dairy

Protein

The fruitfood group!

• The pumpkin is from the squash family.

• When eaten, pumpkins are a great source of beta carotene which turns to Vitamin A in the body.

• Vitamin A is important for eye sight and healthy skin.

About the Pumpkin

While pumpkins are very good for you, the majority of pumpkins are grown for decorating.

90% to 95% of pumpkins in the United States are grown in Illinois.

Pumpkin Uses

Some pumpkins are grown as feed for cattle and other animals.

Cooking – pies, bread, bars and moreExtract – treatment for illnessSeeds – healthy snackingPumpkin Seed Oil – cooking or salad dressing

Pumpkins are also used for:

but pumpkins actually come in all different colors, shapes, and sizes.

What Pumpkins Look Like

The pumpkins you see the most are probably round and orange,

Pumpkins can weigh less than one pound.Most pumpkins weigh between 9 and 18 pounds

but can weigh much more.

The world record pumpkin weighed 1,810 pounds!

What Pumpkins Look Like

Seed

Vine

Flower

Small Ball

Green Pumpkin

Ready! Pumpkin Life Cycle

The inside of the pumpkin contains three parts:

1. Pulp – the part of the pumpkin you can cook for pie and bread

2. Brains – the fibrous strands and seeds

3. Seeds - also called pepitas

Parts of a Pumpkin

How do you like your pumpkin?