Pumpkin leaves are large, round, and deeply lobed. They are alternately arranged, and typically have more than three or more veins originating from the same point. While light green, yellow, and grayish-green varieties are possible, they tend to be dark green in color.Jun 18, 2020
What are my pumpkin plant?
Pumpkin belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae and is grown primarily as a vegetable or ornamental plant. Pumpkin plants are short lived annual or perennial vines with branching tendrils and broad lobed leaves. The plant produces large yellow or orange flowers and a pepo fruit (berry with a thick rind) known as a pumpkin.
What do pumpkin leaves look like when they start to grow?
When your pumpkin plant germinates, the first two leaves break through the soil. These are called sprouts and are small round leaves. ... You can immediately see the difference in the two sets of leaves; the second set is dark green with jagged edges.
What do pumpkin sprout leaves look like?
True Pumpkin Leaves About a week after the sprout has emerged from the ground, you will see the first leaves appear. ... Sprout leaves are small and round. True leaves grow from the center of the plant between the sprout leaves. The leaves are dark green.
How do you identify pumpkin leaves?
Pumpkin leaves are large, lobed leaves that grow on hollow stems. They are roundish in shape, and often have serrated edges. They feature three or more veins. They are typically dark green in color, but may be light or grey-green, depending on the variety.
Which pumpkin leaves are edible?
Yes, pumpkin leaves are edible! Here you can see pumpkin leaves at various ages. The younger leaves are best for eating (the ones my hand are on). The older leaves (above) will be tougher, but could be chopped for use in a baked dish or pickled and used to make stuffed wraps (like pickled grape leaves are used).Oct 8, 2018