CHAPTER 2
LITRETURE REVIEW
2.1 Pumpkin 2.1.1 Overview of pumpkin
Pumpkin is one of the economically important vegetable in the world which is native to North and Central America (Whitaker and Bemis, 1975). Pumpkin belongs to genus Cucurbita of family Cucurbitaceae, generally considered to consist of melons, cucurbits and pumpkins. (Toetia, 1992). There are three common species of pumpkin worldwide: Curcurbita pepo, Curcurbita maxima, and Cucurbita moschata (Whang et al, 1999). Each species consist of several variet¬ies, which differ in shape, color, and chemical composition. Pumpkin is grown throughout tropical and subtropical countries (Dutta et al. 2005). The world production of pumpkin in 2013 is approximately 24 million tons and China, India, Russia, United states, Egypt are the major pumpkin producing countries ( FAOSTAT ,2013).
Almost all parts of the pumpkin are edible including fruit, seeds, leaves and flowers. Pumpkin fruit is the major edible part of this plant which is considered as cheap source of carotene. It is a nutritive vegetable. Besides their nutritional value, pumpkin has proved various health benefits which draw attention such as antidiabetic, antihypertension, antitumor, immunomodulation, antibacteria, antihypercholesterolemia, intestinal antiparasitia, antiinflammation, and
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The shape can be an elongated cylinder, oval, flattened, globular, heart-shaped, and/or tapering to a curved neck on one or both ends. There are 3 color patterns in pumpkin fruits as light or dark green with or without longitudinal white lines or stripes toward the apex, minutely spotted white and green, and orange, white, cream or flesh white. The rind can be smooth, warty, wrinkled, or/and have shallow to deep longitudinal ridges. The flesh of the pumpkin is sweet and can be variable in color and thickness. Seeds are flattened, ovate – elliptical in shape and dark brown to black or creamy white in
Fruit: The seed-head (25-100 cm long) is large, plume-like, feathery in appearance and initially white, cream or silvery in colour.
A long time ago in the 1900s there was a woman named Rosemary. She loved fall and wanted some pumpkin seeds. Rosemary decided to go to the farm with her husband Norman and her sister Carrie. Every year they would go to the farm to get pumpkins. This year they were really excited because the farm got better more orange pumpkins. Carrie was in her high 50s and so was Norman. Her sister Carrie was in her high 40s.
A bit of wind did not stop over 200 people from visiting the Norman Farm Market’s second annual teal trick-or-treat night Tuesday evening. The event, which took place during the market’s typical Tuesday hours, was an inclusive Halloween celebration for kids of all ages.
“If you have ever slept on an island you will never be quite the same” (Unknown). I have slept on an island and it truly has changed who I am today. This little island is called Pumpkin Knob and sits in Casco Bay, Maine. It is a place that has inspired and moved me to see life in a different perspective. It all started back when I was three months old, on July fourth weekend, and ever since then my family and I have traveled the distance to stay on our little island of Pumpkin Knob. Till this day I do not know why this place has changed me so, maybe its that every year the island has changed itself. The newly grown lilies in the garden, the freshly trimmed grass, the overgrown bushes on the trails or maybe it’s the new faces I see
It is with sincere gratitude and overwhelming appreciation that I send this email on behalf of the Office of Residence and the tri-county community (Somerset,Wicomico & Worchester counties):
Step 4 - Apply the luminescent or black light paint to the pumpkin (on the sections not covered by the paper). The paints can be purchased at a store or online. Avoid using spray paint because this requires an area with lots of ventilation and a paint mask. Paints that brush on are much simpler to
Alexandria Squash Facts: It is a summer squash popular in parts of the Middle East. It is closely related to Zucchini. The skin of the squash is where all the vitamins are. So you have to eat the skin and all to get all the vitamins. It grows open and allows for easy picking. It is a hybrid that is somewhat resistant to mildew. The smaller the squash, the tastier it is. You can deep fry it. You can eat the seeds, leaves, tendrils, and flowers. It has the vitamins, A ( for your eyes), B6(for energy and management), thiamin, niacin, C (for collagen),and K (for blood clotting). It also has the minerals phosphorus, Riboflavin, folate, magnesium, potassium, and manganese.
Today I went to the Lantern for the first time. When we arrived and signed in we were told to just go hang out in the living room area and talk to the residents that Cathy would be there around three. We got to talk with the residents and paint pumpkins. The residents are a true blessing.
It is interesting to notice how Sandra Cisneros uses the image of pain in her
Since turnips weren't readily available in the U.S., they found pumpkins to be abundant and the best replacement.
After this weekend of plate scrapes and pie eating. I conclude that no matter the circumstance, buying your holiday pie will aide you mentally and physically through the fall pumpkin harvest. Some deranged people may say homemade is better but in reality convenience is really key. You may now proceed to eat your pie and enjoy, the perfect pumpkin pie and don’t forget the whip
Welcome children, adults, elderly and people of all ages in between to Jade’s Extravagant Pumpkin Patch! Here we feature the most beautiful activities of fall. Today is the perfect day; the breeze is slightly dancing around us, while the sun is slightly peeking through the clouds and all you need is a light jacket! At my pumpkin patch we offer every fall activity possibly imagined in one place. First I will start you off with my top of the notch pumpkin patch. In previous years we have grown the biggest pumpkin in Iowa weighing in at 175 pounds! My guests are allowed to pick the perfect pumpkin for them, and the amount is unlimited! After you are done at the pumpkin patch take a gander over at our corn maze. This features a map along with hidden treasures buried in the stalks of corn, enter if you dare. If you make it out of the corn maze wander down to our haunted house, unless you would like to wait until after dark! Be ready to run for your lives from terror! If you make it our alive come inside and get some hot chocolate before you head out to our nightly bonfire, which features ghost stories in the dark. This will be the perfect fall day!
(sight) you will see a pumpkin filled with beans and seeds and that stringy stuff inside.
A pumpkin roll consist of two parts the cake and the filling. When baking a pumpkin roll the first thing you should do is head to your local grocery store and gather all the ingredients.
As the second cycle began, the children had completed their clean up routines and were now gathering in a group to participate in their morning circle activities. Mrs. Eady lead the children through the days of the week, the calendar, word wall, reviewing of the classroom rules, music and movement, and a reading of the book, “The Plumply Dumply Pumpkin.” While most of the activities were teacher chosen, the children had an active role in the lessons. Each child had the opportunity to lead part of the lesson, both in reviewing the word wall and the classroom rules. Throughout the activities, children could stand up and move and openly share their thoughts. When children did share their thoughts, the teacher encouraged them to express themselves