Health Benefits
Arthritis treatment, Cancer prevention, High Cholesterol Regulation, Lower blood pressure, Helps Prevent cataract, Prevents gall stones, Ulcer treatment, Weight loss properties
Acidity treatment, Cancer prevention, Good for diabetics, Prevents constipation, Prevents Anaemia
General Benefits
Boosts respiratory health, Eliminate parasites and infections, Protects against birth defects, Strengthens bones
Boosts immune system, Cures fever, Eye care, Fights against infections, Strengthens bones
Skin Benefits
Heals sunburn, Hydrates skin, Skin rejuvenation
Anti-aging benefits, Reduces wrinkles, Skin rejuvenation
Hair Benefits
Regulates hair growth
Protects hair
Allergy
Allergy Symptoms
Abdominal cramps, Anaphylaxis, Digestive Problems, Dizziness, Eczema, Fainting, Hives, Inflammation, Itching, Tingling sensation in wrist and face, Vomiting, Wheezing
Anaphylaxis, Asthma, Breathing difficulty, Coughing, Drop in blood pressure, Hives, Skin rash, Stuffy nose, Swelling of mouth, tongue or lips, Wheezing
Side Effects
Kidney and gallbladder diseases
Allergic reaction
Recommeded for
Pregnant Women
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Best Time to Eat
Along with meal, Don't eat after meal, Morning time (before lunch)
Any time except an hour after meal
Type
Berry
Berry
Season
All seasons
All seasons
Varieties
Jarrahdale, Peanut, Lakota, Cow, Sugar, Caribean, Red kuri, Buttercup and Pink lady
Dark raisins, White or golden raisins, Sultanas and Currants
Seedless Variety
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Color
Blue, Green, Orange, Red, White
Black, Blue, Green, Purple, Yellow
Inside Color
Creamy Yellow
Brown
Shape
Round
Oval
Texture
Fibrous
Fleshy
Taste
Creamy, Soft, Sweet
Sweet
Origin
Mexico
Central Europe, Western Asia
Grows on
Vines
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Cultivation
Soil Type
Clay loam, Sandy loam, Well-drained
Clay loam, Sandy loam
Soil pH
5.5-7.55.5-7
3.5
10
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Climatic Conditions
Warm to hot climate
Warm
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.
- 30th April is known as National Raisin Day.
- Fresno, California is known as raisin capital of the world.
- Half of world's raisin supply is produced in California.
In Alcoholic Beverages
Wine
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Beer
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Spirits
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Cocktails
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Production
Top Producer
China
United States of America
Other Countries
Egypt, India, Indonesia, Iran, Italy, Mexico, Russia, Spain, United States of America
Afghanistan, Argentina, Australia, Chile, China, Iran, South Africa, Turkey, Uzbekistan
Top Importer
United States of America
Europe
Top Exporter
China
Turkey