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pumpkin from Avila Valley Barn - 9.24.12

DID YOU KNOW?

PUMPKINS were called "POMPIONS"

from the Greek word 'PEPON'

meaning "cooked by the sun"

A PUMPKIN is a member of the

CUCURBITA family.

American Indians grew PUMPKINS

before corn was discovered.

When Columbus returned to Europe

he took PUMPKIN seeds.

PUMPKINS have been grown on six

of the seven continents.

(Antarctica is the exception)