Pumpkin Life Cycle and Growth

How many stages are there in the life cycle of a pumpkin?

• 3

• 4

• 5

• 6

What is the first stage of a pumpkin's life cycle?

• Sprout

• Seed

• Flowering Vine

• Green Pumpkin

How many days does it take for a pumpkin seed to germinate or sprout?

• 5 days

• 7 days

• 10 days

• 14 days

What appears first when a pumpkin sprout breaks through the soil?

• True leaves

• Flowers

• Small, leaf-shaped growths

• Roots

How many inches can pumpkin vines grow each day?

• Up to 3 inches

• Up to 6 inches

• Up to 9 inches

• Up to 12 inches

What happens once pollination occurs in the pumpkin's life cycle?

• The male blossom closes

• The pumpkin vine turns brown

• A small green fruit appears

• The pumpkin turns orange

How many days does it take for a pumpkin to mature after pollination?

• 10 to 20 days

• 25 to 35 days

• 45 to 55 days

• 60 to 70 days

During which months are pumpkins typically planted to be ready by Fall?

• March-April

• May-June

• July-August

• September-October

Which part of the pumpkin is indicated by the arrow?

• Skin

• Leaf

• Stem

• Pulp

Which part of the pumpkin is indicated by the arrow?

• Skin

• Seeds

• Pulp

• Stem