Pumpkin Varieties
Blue
What is the name of the unknown man that is used for the term "Jack o' Lantern"?
"Jack of the Lantern"
What month in national pumpkin month?
October
Which region of the United States grows the most pumpkins?
Midwest/West
What is the main ingredient in pumpkin pie?
Pumpkin Puree
Which pumpkin variety is used most commonly for pumpkin puree?
Dickinson
What is the name of the pumpkin-shaped lamp that is used to illuminate the home during Halloween?
Jack o' Lantern
What color is a pumpkin when it's first growing?
Green
Illinois is home to how many acres of pumpkin farms?
12,000 acres
What is the name of the signature drink offered by Starbucks each fall?
Pumpkin Spice Latte (PSL)
How many varieties of pumpkins are there?
45
What was originally used for lanterns before the pumpkin?
Turnips
Pumpkins are native to what continent?
North America
What is the name of the festival in Illinois that celebrates all things pumpkin?
The National Pumpkin Festival
What is the name of the pumpkin themed beverage that is popular for Thanksgiving?
Pumpkin Cider
Which pumpkin is the largest pumpkin overall?
Atlantic Giant
What kind of face is traditionally carved into a pumpkin?
A depiction of a demons face
What are tiny hairs on a pumpkin called?
Trichomes
Illinois
Pumpkins are considered what?
A Fruit
What pumpkin is nicknamed the "Full Moon"?
Lumina
What country does the Halloween folklore originate from?
Ireland
What is the scientific name for a pumpkin?
Cucurbita Pepo
What is the name of the festival in Salem, Massachusetts that celebrates all things spooky, including pumpkins?
The Salem Witch Museum
The largest pumpkin pie ever made was made in which state?
Ohio