Pumpkin is a plant with short sunshine and is suitable for growing in fertile neutral or slightly acidic soil. The origin of pumpkin is Mexico and Central America. Pumpkins are produced in Asia, Europe and South America, mainly in Shandong, Beijing, Shaanxi, Xinjiang, Yunnan, Henan, Gansu and other places.

Origin of pumpkin varieties

Common pumpkin varieties are Honey Ben, Yellow Wolf, Big Mill, Small Mill, Cowleg, Snake South, Ganliwang, Wang Hongli and so on. Among them, Honey Ben, Big Mill and Snake South are delicious, and there are many kinds of imported pumpkins, among which Dongsheng, Yipin and Li Hong are from India, and black seed pumpkins are from India.

Where is the origin of pumpkin?

Pumpkins are distributed all over China, not a local specialty. The best producing area of pumpkin is Xinjiang, where there is plenty of light, the temperature difference between day and night is large, and the planted pumpkin is also delicious.

Pumpkins from different habitats

Xinjiang pumpkin

Xinjiang pumpkins are mainly produced in Aksu, and generally mature from July to September. Pumpkins produced in Xinjiang are rich in sugar, soft and sweet, and have a delicate taste. The local market price is one catty in 2.6 yuan.

Yunnan pumpkin

Pumpkins in Yunnan are mainly produced in Xishuangbanna and Qujing, and generally mature around August. Pumpkin produced in Yunnan has the characteristics of fresh and tender taste, good disease resistance and small size. Local market price 1.3 yuan per catty.

Henan pumpkin

Pumpkins in Henan are mainly produced in Anyang and Gushi counties, and generally mature in August and September. Pumpkins produced in Henan have the characteristics of high yield, golden color and good quality, and the local listed price is one catty in 5.7 yuan.

Shaanxi pumpkin

Shaanxi pumpkins are mainly produced in xi 'an and usually mature in mid-August. Pumpkins produced in Shaanxi have the characteristics of sweet taste and delicate meat quality, and the local listing price is 1.3 yuan a catty.