How to Grow Pumpkin

Pumpkin, (Cucurbita moschata), belongs to the family Cucurbitaceae. Related crops are water-melon, cucumber, cantaloupe, caraille and other gourds.

Pumpkin is a good source of vitamins A, B and C and minerals.

It is a very versatile vegetable and can be steamed, boiled or baked. The waste can also be fed to livestock.

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