Pumpkins: The Orange Treasures of Autumn
Pumpkins are the iconic fruits of autumn - large, orange and full of possibilities. From decorative Halloween pumpkins to culinary gems like butternut squash, this family offers something for everyone.
🎃 The Perfect Harvest Moment
Harvest pumpkins when they:
- Are fully colored (orange/beige)
- Sound hollow when tapped
- Have hard skin that doesn’t dent
- Show a drying stem
🧊 Long-term Storage
Pumpkins can be stored for months in a cool, dry place. Check regularly for soft spots.
🍽️ 3 Delicious Pumpkin Recipes
- Pumpkin Soup - Creamy and heartwarming
- Pumpkin Pie - American classic
- Roasted Pumpkin Cubes - With herbs as a side dish
🎃 Pick-Your-Own Locations Where You Can Pick Your Own Pumpkins
- Beleef Het En Eet Het (zuid-holland)
- De Marwijkshof (drenthe)
- Ecologische Tuinderij De Tilgrupshof (friesland)
- Hof Bredelaar (gelderland)
- Janmaat Plantenteelt (overijssel)
- Klein Alma (groningen)
- Landwinkel Nieuw Slagmaat (utrecht)
- Pluktuin Gewoon Buiten (noord-brabant)
- Tuinderij 't Wild (noord-brabant)
- Ús Hôf (friesland)