bobcat
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Attack of the monster pumpkins !
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RadishRose
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I think they can grow giant crops in Alaska. Is this one grown there? It's ready to be Cinderella's coach, or pretty near.
RadishRose
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Murrmurr
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If Cinderella's a Munchkin.
That guy's in a greenhouse, and it looks like he's growing a whole mess o' pumpkins.
fuzzybuddy
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On TV, I saw how they grow them that big. They stick an IV in them, and add fluids, sometimes even milk.
bobcat
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I went back to check, and this guy lives in Midway, Utah. I assume it was grown there as well.
bobcat
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Maybe even steroids
RadishRose
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Here's some grown in Alaska
bobcat
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I never would have thought of Alaska, but with sunlight for 6 mos, sure, I guess that makes sense.Here's some grown in Alaska
Jules
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This just applies to regular sized pumpkins. I recently read that someone was expecting about 4000 per acre. It’s no wonder they’re so cheap at Halloween.
For standard-size pumpkins (around 15 pounds), expect 15,000-30,000 pounds per acre.
Considering they can be eaten, you think more would be encouraged to feed the poor.
A British friend was shocked that I sometimes bake my own pumpkin for pies. He didn’t have a clue how to do it or for squash either.
For standard-size pumpkins (around 15 pounds), expect 15,000-30,000 pounds per acre.
Considering they can be eaten, you think more would be encouraged to feed the poor.
A British friend was shocked that I sometimes bake my own pumpkin for pies. He didn’t have a clue how to do it or for squash either.
Aunt Bea
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Seeds from actual giant pumpkins are a big deal with serious pumpkin growers, a few seeds from a record winning pumpkin can bring $10.00- $20.00.
Murrmurr
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Can you imagine how many pumpkins it takes to make pumpkin spice? Millions are probly ground up and dehydrated just for Starbucks alone.
This is what AI had to say.
Giant pumpkins are not generally considered to be tastyand are not typically eaten. They are often stringy, watery, and bland, and may contain fertilizer. However, they can be cooked and eaten, and are sometimes used as a side dish or in soups.
Giant pumpkins are not ideal for baking and making pies because they are stringy and have a lot of seeds. Sugar pumpkins, also known as pie pumpkins, are sweeter and smaller, making them better for baking.
Giant pumpkins are not generally considered to be tastyand are not typically eaten. They are often stringy, watery, and bland, and may contain fertilizer. However, they can be cooked and eaten, and are sometimes used as a side dish or in soups.
Giant pumpkins are not ideal for baking and making pies because they are stringy and have a lot of seeds. Sugar pumpkins, also known as pie pumpkins, are sweeter and smaller, making them better for baking.
Jules
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What is pumpkin spice made of?
Pumpkin spice, also known as pumpkin pie spice, is a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Some pumpkin spice mixes might leave out a spice or two, but most consist of at least two or three of the spices listed above.
Jules
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Regular pumpkins, if purchased when relatively small, can be made into pies. I did it lots of times. I hate gutting the things. Yuck.
Since pumpkins and squash are from the same family, you’d think that many squash can be grown easily on a limited number of acres too. Cheap food.
Murrmurr
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Oh yeah. I was thinking pumpkin flavoring (natural) but I don't think that's even a thing.What is pumpkin spice made of?
Pumpkin spice, also known as pumpkin pie spice, is a mixture of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves. Some pumpkin spice mixes might leave out a spice or two, but most consist of at least two or three of the spices listed above.
Jules
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Right. Pumpkin is bland without all those spices.
jujube
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I tried making pie filling from a pumpkin once. It was awful. Stringy and lumpy. Try as much as I could, I could not process that stuff smooth enough.
Back to canned filling I went. Better still, buy one from a good bakery.
Back to canned filling I went. Better still, buy one from a good bakery.
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