Fall is my favorite season for many reasons: cooler weather, apple picking, lovely colors, and pumpkins – everything pumpkin! Here are some interesting pumpkin fun facts.
15 Pumpkin Fun Facts
1, Pumpkin comes from the Greek word “pepon”, meaning a large melon.
2. In the U.S., over a billion pounds of pumpkin are produced each year.
3. California, Illinois, Indiana, Ohio and Pennsylvania are the top pumpkin-producing states.
4. Pumpkins are fruit.
5. Pumpkins are a type of squash.
6. Pumpkins are 90 percent water.
7. Pumpkins contain seeds.
8. Pumpkin flowers are edible.
9. Pumpkins are typically shaped like a sphere or ball.
10. There are more than 30 varieties of pumpkins.
11. Pumpkins are traditionally orange but can sometimes be white, yellow, green or red.
12. Pumpkins are a healthy source of vitamin A and vitamin B.
13. Pumpkins are high in fiber, contain potassium, protein, and iron.
14. Pumpkin seeds can be roasted and eat it as a snack.
15. According to the American Pie Council, pumpkin is America’s second favorite kind of pie. Pumpkin pie is a popular Fall and Thanksgiving desert.
Pumpkins are nutritious, healthy for you and your dog. Pumpkin can be baked, roasted, steamed or boiled. Here are some dog treat recipes you can share with your dog.
8 Homemade Pumpkin Dog Treats
1. Mini-Pumpkin Pie
2. Ginger Honey Pumpkin Dip
3. Apple Pumpkin Banana Bones
4. Pumpkin Puree
5. Roasting A Pumpkin
6. Frosty Pumpkin
7. Layered PUMPKIN Frosty Bones
8. Pumpkin Apple Balls
JeanneP of bichonpawz says
October 25, 2016 at 3:49 AMFabulous Pumpkin Treat Ideas! Thanks for sharing Sugar!!
easy rider says
October 25, 2016 at 6:52 AMthat are super tasty recipes… the mama will make the pumpkin honey dip for my howl-o-ween steaks, YAY!
Two French Bulldogs says
October 25, 2016 at 11:34 AMThose punkin treats are fantastic
Lily & Edward
Golden Daily Scoop says
October 25, 2016 at 11:54 AMWhat a fun pumpkin post! The Goldens get a scoop of pumpkin before bed every night. I bet they would love that pumpkin dip as a special treat! Thanks for sharing!!
Buddy says
October 25, 2016 at 12:31 PMExcellent recipes! Thank you so much for sharing. Mom and I both like pumpkin and she is always looking for new things to make with it!
Madi says
October 25, 2016 at 12:42 PMSugar no doubt that you are the sweetest pumpkin in the patch
Hugs madi your bfff
Marg says
October 25, 2016 at 1:36 PMLots of uses for pumpkin and those treats sound really yummy. We will have to try some of them.
Idaho PugRanch says
October 25, 2016 at 2:02 PMWe love pumpkin!
hugs
Mr Bailey, Hazel & Mabel
The OP Pack says
October 25, 2016 at 3:27 PMThe OP Pack Sibes have always enjoyed all things pumpkin, especially when they are homemade. Mom needs to make us some soon, but she says she is taking it slowly with letting Misty have new treats:(
Woos – Lightning and Misty
Leigh says
October 26, 2016 at 6:12 AMWow! The recipes looked very fun and yummy! I have read an article though that pumpkins may not be good for dogs. I’m confused now.