White pumpkins can be eaten, but are they healthy? What is a white pumpkin, and what can you do with it?
Is white the new orange?It could be for pumpkins.White pumpkins used to be hard to find, but now you can find them just about anywhere in the fall.Pumpkins can be a bit more expensive to purchase from the store, but they are incredibly easy to grow from seed.
If you have ever seen one of these cute little squashes, you may have wondered if they were white pumpkins.The answer is yes!It is a matter of knowing what to do with them.
White pumpkins are quite similar to the orange Jack-o-Lantern.White pumpkins taste similar to orange pumpkins, and they are also grown the same way.
White pumpkins have many of the same benefits as orange ones, even though they don't grow as large.There are pumpkins that grow the same size as the orange ones.
White pumpkins don't have official nutrition facts published by the USDA because they are a niche food item.Since white pumpkins are essentially the same as orange ones, you can assume that their nutrition will be similar.
Pumpkins come in at just 44 calories per cup.For this cup, you will get two grams ofProtein, three gramsFiber, eleven gramsCarbohydrate, and five gramsSugar.Pumpkins are high in vitamins and minerals.
White pumpkins may have less vitamins than orange pumpkins because of their pale color, according to some studies.Pumpkins that are white tend to have less vitamins.Most vitamins are the same.
Pumpkins, also referred to as a variety of winter squash, have been around for a long time.Pumpkin seeds were discovered in Mexico in the 7th century B.C., making the pumpkin one of the first vegetables on the planet.
White pumpkins have a more recent history.When they became popular for their ornamental value, they were bred deliberately.They used to show up as a random shade at the farmers market.
Pumpkin growers and scientists bred pumpkins that were white.They look similar to orange pumpkins, but they are not botanically considered different plants.They are not the same plant as Cucurbita pepo.
White pumpkins can be grown, purchased, or eaten.Some of the most popular types are backyard gardeners.
You will grow a white pumpkin the same way you would an orange one.After the risk of frost has passed, these should be planted.If you count back based on your first date of frost, you won't have to worry about their growth being affected by the cold weather.
Just like orange pumpkins, white pumpkins can be grown in giant form.Giant white pumpkins can be purchased, but they aren't able to set the same kinds of records as orange pumpkins.White pumpkins will be grown from Full Moon seeds.
Pumpkin plants don't always transplant well when you grow white pumpkins.If the temperature stays above 70 degrees during the day, you should plant your seeds outdoors.
Good water retention and well-draining soil are what you should look for in a planting site.Pumpkins like to be wet, but they don't like drying out.Pumpkins need a lot of shade to maintain their white color.Plant pumpkins in a mound to prevent water-logging, and keep your soil level to give your pumpkins a smooth round shape.
White pumpkins are usually less bright than their orange cousins.Provide them with eight hours of sun per day, and add plenty of organic fertilization to keep their pumpkins plump.
White pumpkins should be picked as soon as they are ripe.The longer orange pumpkins are allowed to remain on the vine, the more likely they are to become yellow.Keep a record of how long it takes for your pumpkin to mature.This can cause damage if you leave the fruits out too long.
If you don't know if your pumpkins are ready to be picked, conduct this quick test.Put the pumpkin in your hand and listen for a hollow sign.Do you know if your fingernail can be pressed into the skin?It is ripe if it doesn't budge.
If you plan on cooking pumpkins, inspect them for damage.Pumpkins that have large soft spots, rotted areas, or are bruised should not be coking with you.Pumpkins can last for several months at a cool room temperature and have a long shelf life.
White pumpkins can be used instead of orange pumpkins in most recipes.The best variety of white pumpkin for cooking and baking is the Lumina.
White pumpkin seeds can be cooked.They can be roasted in the oven, tossed in a skillet, or coated with sugar.Pumpkins can be frozen by baking, scooping, and pureeing them.The inside of a white pumpkin is orange.It will look the same as an orange pumpkin if you use it for cooking or baking.
White pumpkins that have been carved or decorated should not be eaten.If you don't keep the pumpkin's guts refrigerated as soon as you open it, you're putting yourself at risk of developing diseases.
Pumpkins that grow to huge sizes aren't the best for baking and cooking.These tend to be quite bland and stringy.Pick those that will produce a sweeter, smoother flesh.Look for pumpkins that are labeled as pie or sugar pumpkins and try to find ones that weigh no more than eight pounds.
White pumpkins can be used to cook hard winter squash.You can cook it, roast, steam, puree, or stir fry it.
White pumpkins are now common in pumpkin patches all over the country.These unique white orbs offer a crisp appearance that makes them easy to decorate and use for ornamental purposes, which is why they are all the rage when it comes to fall decorating.
Pumpkins are good for carving.You will be able to get a more even cut because their skin is not as thick as an orange pumpkin's.They can be used for painting and stenciling.
Dogs, white pumpkins, and other animals can be fed to some types of livestock, even if they are not recommended.The flesh of your ghost pumpkins can be enjoyed by pigs and chickens.
If you don't want to grow your own pumpkins, you can buy them at major grocery stores and smaller chains.They are usually decorative items in the fall.The larger varieties of pale vegetables are most likely to be found at your local nursery or farmer.
A part-time homesteader is Rebekah.She grows a wide variety of veggies and raises chickens and bees on her 22 acres.