Fall Harvest at PMK: Passionate About Pumpkins!
‘Tis the season of fall colours, comfy scarves, hoodie sweaters, fresh autumn air, candy apples, pretty chrysanthemums, hearty veggies sprinkled with brown sugar… and pumpkins! The Healthy, Cucurbitaceae Family The proverbial siblings of cucumbers and melons, pumpkins are fruits that belong to the Cucurbitaceae family. Known more specifically as the Cucurbitaceae Pepo, pumpkins—as we more commonly know them—are winter squashes that: Harvest at maturity Have consumable seeds Have outer shells that aren’t typically eaten Pumpkins not only have a fancy name, but they also have superb health benefits too! Pumpkins are rich in antioxidants—the oranger, the better! Pumpkin seeds are abundant with zinc, vitamin E & healthy oils Pumpkins benefit your vision, skin & immune system Seasonal Selections: PMK’s Fall Harvest Vlog Did you know that the Triamble Pumpkin is…
