• Common name : Pumpkin
• Scientific name : Cucurbitapepo
• Family : Cucurbitaceae
• Native land : North America
Pumpkin is an annual climber. It grows up to 2 feet. The plant blooms from July to September, and the seeds ripen from August to October. The fruit is round, with a smooth, slightly ribbed skin and deep yellow to orange colouration. The thick shell contains the seeds and the pulp. The plant is self-fertile. The plant has been cultivated for its edible fruits for thousands of years and remains a crop plant of great economic importance today. There are also several varieties of inedible gourds exhibiting terrific range in shapes, colours, texture and sizes.
