American pumpkin seeds

Common name: American pumpkin Scientific name: Cucurbita moschata Among its names: Musky pumpkin - Mexican pumpkin Belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family, which is considered one of the fastest-growing plants, with large leaves and slender stems, requiring enough space to spread and can be trellised. It is cultivated for its fruits, and its seeds are roasted and used as a type of nuts. The American pumpkin is more resistant to pests and can tolerate high heat and humidity better than the large local pumpkin. • American pumpkin flower: large size, yellow in color, tubular in shape. • American pumpkin fruit and seeds: its fruit is slightly rounded cylindrical, smaller in size than the local pumpkin, with a thick shell ranging in color from dark yellow to orange, and its flesh is similar in color to the shell, containing a quantity of seeds. • Germination season for the American pumpkin: planted from mid-March to late May. • Suitable climate and soil for the American pumpkin: prefers cultivation in a moderate climate. It succeeds in many types of soil, but grows well in yellow and white well-drained, well-ventilated soils free of salts and sandy soils. • Method of cultivating the American pumpkin: its seeds are planted in the soil at a depth not exceeding 2 cm, and watered regularly until the plant sprouts. • Its benefits and uses: used for eating, as well as having many health benefits. • Original homeland of the American pumpkin: North America.