Pumpkin Facts: A Spooky Quiz

What is the scientific name for the pumpkin?

• Cucumis sativus

• Cucurbita pepo

• Solanum lycopersicum

• Brassica oleracea

Which country is the largest producer of pumpkins?

• United States

• India

• China

• Mexico

Pumpkins are classified as which type of fruit?

• Berry

• Drupe

• Pepo

• Pome

What is the average weight of a mature pumpkin?

• 1-5 kg

• 5-10 kg

• 10-15 kg

• 15-20 kg

Which vitamin is particularly abundant in pumpkins?

• Vitamin A

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin C

• Vitamin D

What is the record for the heaviest pumpkin ever grown?

• 1,190 kg

• 1,190 lbs

• 2,624 lbs

• 2,624 kg

Pumpkin seeds are also known as:

• Pepitas

• Pips

• Kernels

• Nibs

Which part of the pumpkin plant is typically used in cooking besides the fruit?

• Leaves

• Roots

• Flowers

• Stems

In which month is National Pumpkin Day celebrated in the United States?

• September

• October

• November

• December

What is the primary color of a ripe pumpkin?

• Green

• Yellow

• Orange

• Red