July 16, 2026, 3:20 pm | Read time: 2 minutes
Autumn is the season of pumpkins. They are eagerly carved, cooked, eaten, and used as decorations. But what do you actually know about pumpkins? In our quiz, you can put your knowledge to the test.
Where do pumpkins originally come from? Are they really as healthy as everyone says? And are the flowers just pretty to look at, or can you actually eat them? Try our pumpkin quiz–perfect for the Halloween season.
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Interesting Facts About Pumpkins
Have you mastered the pumpkin quiz? There’s still much more to learn about pumpkins.
- Did you know that you can eat pumpkin flowers too? You can bake, fry, or simply add them raw to a salad.
- Or did you know that Germany’s heaviest pumpkin comes from Bavaria? Since 2018, it has remained unbeaten at 916 kilograms.
- Worldwide, there are more than 800 different types of pumpkins, about 200 of which are edible.
- Curiously, due to its hard shell, the pumpkin is often referred to as a “tank berry.”
- If stored properly, pumpkins can last up to a year, provided they are whole and undamaged.
- Pumpkin seeds are rich in vitamin B1 and vitamin E. Unfortunately, they are often discarded, but they can be wonderfully roasted in a pan and enjoyed as a snack.