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Pumpkin and Acorn squash Facts
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Acorn squash and Pumpkin Facts
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The name pumpkin has its roots in the Greek word ‘pepon’, meaning ‘large melon’.
The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
Pumpkins were once known for removing freckles & curing snake bites.
It was named as Acorn Squash for its resemblance to a large ribbed acorn.
It is said that squash was being grown in Mexico as long as 10,000 years ago.
It was the first food cultivated by native American Indians.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
No
No
Beer
Yes
Yes
Spirits
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Yes
Cocktails
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Yes
Production
Top Producer
China
China
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Egypt, India, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Turkey, Ukraine, United States of America
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United States of America
Costa Rica
Top Exporter
China
United States of America
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