Can you believe that it's already almost October!? I feel like Halloween is going to be here before we know it.
Here are the top things that people have been Googling about Pumpkins as we get ready for the official start of Fall:
1. "How can I make pumpkins last longer outside?" Put them in a dry, shady spot. Also, don't carve them until closer to Halloween.
2. "Where can I get pumpkins near me?" A lot of grocery stores have them. So do most Lowe's and Home Depots. Or just google, "closest pumpkin patch."
3. "How long do uncut pumpkins last?" Uncarved pumpkins can last two to three months before they start to rot.
4. "How long do carved pumpkins last?" Jack-o-lanterns only last five to ten days.
5. "Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?" They're technically a FRUIT, because they're the, quote, "edible reproductive body of a seed plant." Vegetables are the other parts of a plant that don't have seeds, like leaves, stems, roots, and flowers.
That said, people in the culinary world don't use that definition. They think of them as vegetables, because pumpkins aren't sweet like most fruit.