m March to May directly in the ground. The website of the Kokopelli Association and the Ferme de Sainte-Marthe both offer seeds. When to harvest Siam pumpkins? Siam pumpkins are harvested from June to October. To determine if a fruit is ready to be picked, simply check its stem. The drying of the st ...
n As far as atmosphere goes, another must-have for a successful Halloween party is spooky decorations. In addition to the traditional hollowed-out pumpkins, paper bats, and fake spider webs, take inspiration from your party's theme to create more elaborate and original decor. Even at home or i ...
What are the symptoms of squash poisoning? When buying or growing cucurbits, be wary of poisoning because some squashes contain very irritating and bitter substances called cucurbitacins. These toxins are naturally secreted by wild squash to repel insects and predators like caterpillars. But the ...
ear, with huge parades, large family gatherings, and football. In Canada, although football is also enjoyed and houses and streets are decorated with pumpkins and cornucopias, this holiday is more modest. In fact, this Monday is not a holiday in some provinces in the Atlantic and Quebec! Families d ...
nts perfectly fit the theme. Note: If you carve a pumpkin to make a Halloween lantern or Jack o' lantern, don't throw away the flesh of this squash! The pumpkins sold for carving at the supermarket are edible and can be used to prepare savory or sweet pies. If you've never tasted the famous America ...
e dense shade. Upon closer observation, you will recognize it by the thorns covering its trunk, its red flowers, and its fruits shaped like miniature pumpkins. The flowering presents a form of hanging catkins for male flowers and tubes for female flowers. If you hear a sound like firecrackers, you ...
