When does pumpkin mature and how much does it cost per pound?

1. When does pumpkin mature?

Pumpkin is an annual climbing herb of the Cucurbitaceae family of the Violaceae order. It is native to Mexico and Central America and is now widely cultivated all over the world. It is a vegetable that matures in late summer and early autumn. Its flowering period is from May to July, and its fruiting period is from July to September. It usually matures in September and can usually be put on the market a few days after it matures. However, if it is grown in a greenhouse and the conditions are suitable, pumpkins can be supplied all year round, so people can buy pumpkins all year round.

2. How much is one pound?

Pumpkins usually mature and become available in summer and autumn. Their prices vary depending on the season of purchase, variety, and growing region. In the season when pumpkins naturally mature, there are usually a large number of pumpkins on the market. The price of pumpkins at this time is the most cost-effective and the taste is also very good. The price is usually about one yuan per pound. Although the consumption levels vary from place to place, the price of ordinary pumpkins will not differ too much.

However, there are many varieties of pumpkins, and there are some differences in prices between different varieties. For example, during the same period, the price of the honey pumpkin in Hunan was only 0.5 yuan per catty, while the price of the Golden No. 2 red pumpkin in Weifang, Shandong reached 3 yuan per catty, the price of the cream pumpkin in Shaanxi was 0.7 yuan per catty, the price of the baby pumpkin in Weifang, Shandong was 2.5 yuan per catty, the price of the chestnut pumpkin in Baoding, Hebei was 0.85 yuan per catty, and the price of the small millstone pumpkin in Guizhou was 2.5 yuan per catty. There will be certain differences between pumpkins of different varieties and from different growing locations. Therefore, purchasing decisions need to be made based on specific local market conditions.