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IDave's Garden member Shirley Edwards (Sesitz) from Fort Worth, TX cooks her pumpkin similarly to the steps above, only she places it cut side up on the baking sheet. After it is cooked and cooled, she says, "Remove the skin and cut it into one inch cubes...

If you do not have a food processor, not to worry! This pumpkin is so tender that it can be mashed by hand with a potato masher and still come out shining!This year, I went in search of my own Fairytale pumpkin and bought a hoss.

Tuck them between plants in the garden. Of course, if you're merely choosing pumpkins for Halloween decor other than carving, this probably won't be much of an issue.Once you've picked the perfect pumpkins for all of your decorating needs, you'll want...

Similarly, too much potassium can sometimes encourage pumpkins to grow faster than they're meant to and cause them to explode right out of their skins!Apply your fertilizer in moderation and wait to see what results a little gets you before adding a lot.

Intercropping the wrong species can cause your pumpkins growing problems. For example, experts tell gardeners not to plant pumpkin near Companion planting with pumpkins or other vegetables involves grouping together garden plants that help each other...

Both eggs, nymphs and adults may be present at any one time. Again, their feeding causes yellowing and wilting foliage. If sticky goo comes away when you remove your finger, you have bacterial wilt.

Remember also, not only is growing pumpkins fun, but after Halloween, they make a great addition for your compost pile. To repel them from your pumpkin plant, plant somenear your pumpkin plant.

If you plan on eating the pumpkin, the bleach solution will evaporate in a few hours and so will not be harmful when the pumpkin is eaten.Learning how to tell when pumpkins are ripe will ensure that your pumpkin is ready to display or eat.

Wipe down any pumpkins that were touching them with a weak bleach solution. Properly stored pumpkins keep for at least three months and may last as long as seven months.Check the pumpkins for soft spots or other signs of rot from time to time.

Keep reading to find out more about treating powdery mildew onThe reason we have a powdery mildew on our pumpkin leaves is because it is caused by a leaf infecting disease that is very common.

Giant pumpkin varieties, which weigh at least 50 pounds and often much, much more, tend to be tough and stringy and are usually grown for exclusive bragging rights.– Creamy white, edible or decorative on creeping vines– Larger mini with attractive...

Even in small numbers, however, they can spread diseases among pumpkin plants. Here are the most common bugs on pumpkin plants and how to treat them:freestar.queue.push(function() { googletag.display("div-gpt-ad-300x250-ATF-1"); });– Beetles are the...

Make sure they are spaced out; otherwise, the seeds will stick to one another.Once the seeds are dry, store pumpkin seed for planting in an envelope.When saving pumpkin seeds, store them so they will be ready to plant for next year.

, or for that matter been to a pumpkin patch, you are well aware that pumpkins are gluttons for space. Is it possible? If you don't have this option, you can make a simple fence using twine or wire strung between two wood or metal posts in the ground.

Cool, wet conditions foster this disease. Planting early season varieties can also reduce the chances of downy mildew infiltrating the crop, as the disease is generally more common late in the growing season when conditions are cool and rains are more...

If the whole pumpkin is green, rotate the pumpkin evenly for an even change to orange. After the pumpkin is clean, dry it and then wipe it down with a diluted bleach solution.– Pumpkins need sunlight and warmth to ripen and a dry place so they don't...

Don't worry about getting every single trace of pulp, as the stuff that clings to the seeds only increases the flavor and nutrition.Once you've removed the pulp to your satisfaction, let the seeds drain thoroughly, then spread them in a thin layer on...

To get around this problem, remove a male blossom and rub the stamen directly on the female bloom. The pollen, which is in the center stamen, will come off on your fingers if the male flower is mature enough to pollinate the female.

Are scrambling all over the place, with huge healthy leaves and vigorous growth. The actual time will depend upon when you installed them outdoors, the variety and your climate. You have to have a sharp eye to spot the earliest flowers.

The oil from the seeds of the ‘Styrian Hulless' pumpkin from Austria is touted for its dark, rich, flavor loaded with heart-healthy fats. Thesecontain dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, riboflavin, potassium, copper, manganese, Vitamins E and B6, thiamin,...

If it does, the pollen is ready. You can use a soft brush or cotton swab or remove the entire male flower to transfer the pollen from the stamen of the male to the stigma of the female.If all goes well, meaning the weather cooperates, the plant gets 6-8...

That said, cutting them back hard will reduce the foliage enough to affect photosynthesis and affect the plant's health and productivity. Cover the severed ends of the secondary vine with soil to prevent disease from entering the open wound and to reduce...

Even canned squash is useful later in the season to add to recipes or use as homemade baby food. From roasted acorn squash to butternut squash soup, the culinary applications for these fruits are boundless.

I had never entertained the idea of bringing my houseplants outside, even in good weather. Up until then, I had always thought awas a glossy, paint-dappled-looking houseplant—the kind that only grows in pots sold at Kmart.Such compartmental thinking...

Measure seeds by the cup into a mixing bowl. Remove seeds from the water and spread onto a baking sheet.Bake until lightly browned (about 20 minutes) at 400F. Soak 1-2 hours. It should be firm under tooth, al dente, since it will still cook for a few...

They need bees or, in some cases, you to pollinate. Male flowers are shorter, lack immature fruit and usually bloom in clusters.There are two methods to hand pollinating, both simple.

Warty pumpkins are a hot trend, and this year's most prized jack o' lanterns may very well be made from warty pumpkins. No, these aren't afflicted with some heinous disease; they are actually genetically engineered to create bumpy pumpkin fruit.