Fun Facts About Pumpkins for Kids! 

Pumpkins aren’t just for Halloween! These cool, orange fruits are packed with fun facts. Let’s explore some exciting things you might not know about pumpkins!

1. Pumpkins Are Fruits!

That’s right! Even though we often cook pumpkins like vegetables, they’re technically a fruit because they grow from the flower of the pumpkin plant and contain seeds.

2. Pumpkins Come in All Colors!

Pumpkins aren’t just orange. You can find pumpkins that are white, yellow, green, blue, and even red! There are so many varieties that come in different colors, shapes, and sizes.

3. Pumpkins Have Been Around for a LONG Time!

Pumpkins have been growing in North America for over 5,000 years! Native Americans used pumpkins for food, and even made dried pumpkin strips to weave into mats.

4. Pumpkins Are Mostly Water!

Did you know that pumpkins are about 90% water? That’s why they’re so heavy. They’re like big, juicy water balloons—except, of course, way tastier!

5. World Record Pumpkins Are HUGE!

The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed over 2,700 pounds! That’s as heavy as a small car! Imagine trying to carve that for Halloween!

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