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Pumpkin and Cantaloupe Facts


Cantaloupe and Pumpkin Facts


Facts

Facts about
  • 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.
  
  • Cantaloupe is known as rock-melon in some parts of the world.
  • Christopher columbus first introduced cantaloupes to north america in 1494.
  • The name 'Cantaloupe' as it is cultivated in papal gardens of cantaloupes, Italy.
  

In Alcoholic Beverages
  
  

Wine
No   
Yes   

Beer
Yes   
Yes   

Spirits
Yes   
Yes   

Cocktails
Yes   
Yes   

Production
  
  

Top Producer
China   
China   

Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America   
Iran, Romania, Turkey, United States of America   

Top Importer
United States of America   
United States of America   

Top Exporter
China   
Spain   

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