Life Cycle of a Pumpkin

By hannahewillis
  • Plant a pumpkin seed.

    Plant a pumpkin seed.

    Plant a few pumpkin seeds into garden soil.

  • Water the area you planted every other day.

  • Seeds begin to sprout.

    Seeds begin to sprout.

    In 4 -10 days the seeds will begin to sprout out of the ground.
  • Leaves begin to grow.

    Leaves begin to grow.

  • Vines begin to grow.

  • Flowers begin to bloom on the plant.

    Flowers begin to bloom on the plant.

  • A green pumpkin takes shape.

  • The green pumpkin grows till its full size.

    As the pumpkin grows to full size, the color changes from green to orange.
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  • Vine begins to turn brown.

    Vine begins to turn brown.

    Are pumpkins fruit or a vegetable? Let's find out! Link text
  • Pumpkins are ready to harvest!

    Pumpkins are ready to harvest!

    Use the link to take a quiz on the life cycle of a pumpkin.
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  • Cut the pumpkin from the stem.

    Cut the pumpkin from the stem.

    You should cut the pumpkin 3 - 4 inches away from the stem.

  • Carve the pumpkin.

    Pumpkins can be outside for 2 - 3 months after harvesting.
    Watch the video here about different faces we can carve on 5 little pumpkins! Link text

  • Keep the seeds!

    Keep the pumpkin seeds to grow more pumpkins next year.
    Listen to the Pumpkin Cycle Song. Link text
  • Time to plant your pumpkin seeds!

    Time to plant your pumpkin seeds!