How To Grow Pumpkins Organically

Pumpkins brighten a garden with their large yellow and orange fruit. Pumpkins belong to the genus Cucurbita, and the name has its origin in Greek, meaning ‘large melon’. Indeed, they are a close relative of the melons. Though there is no definite documentation on the origin of the pumpkin, it is generally believed to have originated in North America. Pumpkins are a staple in Halloween and thanksgiving festivities. During the Halloween, carving the pumpkin into jack-o-lantern is used as a traditional decorative item, and no thanksgiving is complete without the humble pumpkin pie. Almost the entire pumpkin is edible, with the seeds being a delicacy of the Native Americans. In America, there are pumpkin festivals and pumpkin sports that draw huge number of people, pumpkin farmers, and breeders. Giant pumpkins are grown through cross breeding, and the record is held by a 1725-pound Atlantic pumpkin. In the article below are tips on how you can grow pumpkins organically.