Fall is almost here! And pumpkins are starting to dot landscapes and yards.
Pumpkin flesh is typically what most people eat. But the young leaves are also edible. While plants are likely mature now, according to University of California-Davis, “You don’t have to wait for the pumpkin to mature before enjoying the plant. The leaves are edible and can be cooked like spinach. Choose young, tender leaves for that purpose. Of course, the seeds are edible, too. Enjoy them roasted and salted to increase the food value of your crop, particularly if you have limited space.”
For information roasting pumpkin seeds, see www.ksuhortnewsletter.org/newsletters/roasting-pumpkin-seeds
Have some fun with pumpkins! Learn how at https://web.extension.illinois.edu/pumpkins/fun.cfm