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Pumpkins!
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Created by Tabitha
• 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?