Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

Is pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?

Baby pumpkin is a vegetable, a variety of pumpkin, and a hybrid variety. Baby pumpkin generally matures and goes on the market at two times a year. The first time is around May in late spring, and the other time is November in autumn.

Nutritional value of baby pumpkin

Baby pumpkin has a soft and glutinous texture and a very sweet taste. It can usually be made into porridge or cakes. It can also be cut and fried. It is usually best to steam it directly, and the method is also very simple.

The nutritional value of baby pumpkin is very high. The pectin and vitamins contained in it have a good detoxification effect after being absorbed by the human body. It can also protect the mucous membrane in the stomach and intestines and have a certain conditioning effect on the stomach and intestines.

Beibei Pumpkin Origin and Planting

The cultivation distribution of Bebe pumpkin is quite wide, and the main producing areas are generally in Shandong, Jiangxi, Henan, Yunnan and Hebei. Usually, the Bebe pumpkin produced in Shandong is the best, with small size, beautiful shape, and soft and fragrant taste.

It is best to plant Baby Pumpkin around January in spring and July in autumn. It is best when the ambient temperature is warm during planting. The soil for planting only needs to be deeply plowed and relatively loose and thick.

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