As autumn approaches, a season rich with tradition, it brings with it an abundance of beloved symbols like pumpkins, falling leaves, corn, and apples. Historically, pumpkins have been a vital part of harvest culture in North America, with origins ... READ MORE
Category: Home Landscapes, Horticulture
Growing Seminole Pumpkin in Florida pumpkin is a great vegetable to grow in Florida's summer heat because it is heat tolerant. It's an heirloom vegetable that dates back to the native American times you can save the seeds from year to year. ... READ MORE
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Halloween is behind us the season of the pumpkin is still here. While being a classic symbol of fall, they can be a rewarding addition to your garden with the right care and timing. Whether you’re growing them for decorations, pies, or roasted ... READ MORE
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Every year, millions of Pumpkins are carved into faces, creatures or sports team logos for Halloween. Eventually, and in most cases, these pumpkins end up in the trashcan after rotting away and smelling up the front porch. Pumpkins have a lot ... READ MORE
Category: Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension
There’s something about that first sip of a pumpkin spice latte that makes it feel officially fall. The cozy spices, the creamy texture, the hint of sweetness-it’s no wonder this drink has become the season’s most beloved beverage. But ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, UF/IFAS Extension, Work & Life
Seminole pumpkins, a cultivar of Cucurbita moschata, are one of the most reliable pumpkins for Florida gardens. They were traditionally grown by the Creek and Miccosukee peoples in Florida. Seminole pumpkin is a good choice for hot, humid, ... READ MORE
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Are you looking for a scary pumpkin this Halloween…a small pocket pumpkin you can hide in your costume or a giant 45-lb pumpkin to carve and greet trick-or-treaters. Lake May Farms is your local one-stop shop for fresh U-pick pumpkins and ... READ MORE
Category: Agriculture, Crops![A large pumpkin grows in a northern Florida farm field. [CREDIT: UF/IFAS, Eric Zamora]](https://blogs.ifas.ufl.edu/sarasotaco/wp-content/blogs.dir/40/files/2022/10/2022_FCS_pumpkinPatch01_ifasZamoraEric_CROP1338x357TINY.png)
October is one of my favorite months of the year for many reasons, from the beginning of cooler weather to the love of pumpkin everything! October brings pumpkin to everything: scented candles, drinks and coffees, pies, muffins, breads, cakes, ... READ MORE
Category: Health & Nutrition, Work & Life
When you hear pumpkins you may think of fall, Halloween, and cooler weather. To enjoy all the goodies that pumpkins give us like pumpkin spice latte or pumpkin pie it first begins with a seed. I personally enjoy pumpkin spice latte. Regardless ... READ MORE
Category: Crops, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Hello, and welcome back to FSHN Research Journeys, which follows the research of graduate students in the Food Science and Human Nutrition program at The University of Florida. Today's guest poster is Skylar Moreno, a first-year master's degree ... READ MORE
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