Some products at the Cambridge Farmers' Market are only available during certain seasons because different crops grow at different times of the year. Below is a list of what's in season each month. Please note these are approximate dates and may vary according to local weather.
Be sure to check out our feature item each month for food tips and recipes.
October Feature: Pumpkin
What to look for when buying/picking:
Carving: A good carving pumpkin should be firm and healthy. Ideally you want one with a shell that is hard enough to protect it, but still allows you to get a knife through. Tap the pumpkin gently and listen for a slightly hollow sound. Lifting the pumpkin will also give you a good idea of how dense it is. The heavier the pumpkin, the thicker the walls.
Cooking: The smaller varieties of pumpkin are favored for cooking. They have denser flesh with a smooth texture and higher sugar content. Cooking pumpkins usually weigh in between 4 -8 pounds. Don’t shy away from duller looking skin, these pumpkins can be sweeter.
Other Fun Facts about Pears:
Giant pumpkins can be grown for competitions, with some weighing over 1000 pounds! (450 kilograms) In 2010, the world record was 1810 pounds!
Pumpkins are grown on every continent except Antarctica.
The largest pumpkin pie ever baked weighed 2,020 pounds.
Each pumpkin has approximately 500 seeds
Pumpkins are 90% water.
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