What to put under growing pumpkins?

Chef's answer
Place a piece of wood or cardboard under growing pumpkins. This elevates the pumpkins off soggy soil to help prevent rot. Water the pumpkins near the base of each plant rather than watering over the entire patch.
Frequently asked Questions 🎓
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You may use all sorts of pumpkins and squashes (a Cucurbita moschata or Cucurbita pepo may be called either, depending on variety) to make a pie. The Halloween types may not be the best choice: they tend to be stringy, not very sweet, and sometimes over treated with pesticides..
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When shopping for pumpkins, look for the ones usually generically labeled "sugar pumpkins" or "pie pumpkins." Some specific names are Baby Pam, Autumn Gold, Ghost Rider, New England Pie Pumpkin, Lumina (which are white), Cinderella, and Fairy Tale.
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Pie pumpkins are smaller and sweeter than regular old pumpkins which makes them perfect for whipping into a pie. You just need to turn them into pumpkin puree.
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To squirrels, pumpkins are an irresistible treat that they'll do almost anything to eat. ... Covering pumpkins with a scent they hate is one of the best ways to ward them off..
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Jack-O-Lantern pumpkins tend to be tougher and less sweet than the smaller ones sold for making pies, but you can make pies with them. You just have to work a little harder to get the smooth texture and maybe add a bit more sugar and spice..
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Carving pumpkins aren't as high in sugar as pie pumpkins, so they aren't ideal for all the sweet treats you'll want to make. The thicker amount of pumpkin meat inside a sugar pumpkin is just what you'll want and need. As far as carving a sugar pumpkin goes, we wouldn't recommend that either.
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Pumpkin is a very tender vegetable. The seeds do not germinate in cold soil, and the seedlings are injured by frost. Do not plant until all danger of frost has passed, and the soil has thoroughly warmed. Plant pumpkins for Halloween from late May in northern locations to early July in extremely southern sites..
A few more cooking questions 📍

What should I do if I ate off chicken?

If you suspect that your chicken is spoiled, do not eat it. It's always best to discard chicken that you suspect has gone bad. Eating spoiled chicken can cause food poisoning, even if it's cooked thoroughly.

Can you cook steak in a frying pan?

You can easily cook your steak in a frying pan. Use a cut of steak at least 1 in (2.5 cm) thick for best results, and heat it up for 3-6 minutes on both sides. Baste your steak with butter and spices for some extra flavor, and eat your steak with sides like mashed potatoes, broccoli, and side salad..

How long does sliced chorizo take to cook?

about six to eight minutesAdd your chorizo. Since chorizo is mostly likely already cured or smoked, you will only have to cook it for about five minutes, or until it's heated. Semi-cured chorizo will have to be lightly cooked for about six to eight minutes..

At what temperature is brisket fully cooked?

190 degrees FReturn the brisket to the grill (or smoker) The brisket is finished cooking when it is very tender and reaches an internal temperature of 190 degrees F, about another 1 to 2 hours. Let rest for 45 minutes, then unwrap and slice. Serve with BBQ sauce on the side..

Why does the bottom of my pizza not cook?

If your dough is cold when you put it in the oven then its going to take longer cook, and so might come out undercooked compared to the rest of the pizza. By ensuring your dough is at room temperature before you put it in the oven, then this should eliminate this issue. Check out my best dough recipe..

How long do you cook an 8 oz filet?

Cook the filets in your oven for 5-8 minutes, depending on your preferred level of doneness: 5-6 minutes for rare, 6-7 minutes for medium-rare or 7-8 minutes for medium. Carefully remove the saute pan from your oven and transfer the filets to a clean plate.

Can I keep a turkey in the fridge for a week?

Fresh Turkey Buy the turkey only 1 or 2 days before you plan to cook it. Keep it stored in the refrigerator until you're ready to cook it. Place it on a tray or pan to catch any juices that may leak..

Do I need a binder for burgers?

You don't need a binder but without more fat the burgers won't be ideal. ... You can't go wrong with adding a binder for insurance on grilled extra lean ground beef. I would add about 1 egg to every 2lbs of meat. Fat in ground beef helps with the flavor and somewhat with the texture and keeps them from falling apart..

How do you dye uncooked pasta?

Edible safe uncooked dyed pasta:
  • Place 2-4 cups of dried pasta in a plastic bag/container. ...
  • First put 3 tsp of white distilled vinegar in a small bowl. ...
  • Pour color mix into your pasta filled bag/container and shake vigorously!
  • I let my pasta dry overnight on a baking sheet lined with paper towel.
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    Is it OK for lamb to be pink in the middle?

    Not only can your cooked lamb chops be pink in the middle, but they will be much more tender than if you cook them longer. Whether your lamb chops come from the rib, the loin or the shoulder, they will taste best when cooked to medium-rare or rare instead of to well-done..

    Can you overcook chicken in sous vide?

    Can you overcook chicken in sous vide? The only way to overcook chicken in your sous vide cooker is to set your temp too high! Set your precision cooker at 146.5? F, finish off both sides of the chicken breast in a hot skillet with a little butter after, and you're set.

    How long should you cook a lobster?

    10-13 minutes for 1 lb lobster, 12-18 minutes for a 1 1/2 pound lobster, 18-23 minutes for a 2-3 pound lobster..

    Is there poop in crab?

    I've also heard people call it the cras guts (which isn't too far off), and even crab poop! Yuck! As we went over, it's actually the cras hepatopancreas. ... The hepatopancreas also works as the cras blood cleaner, similar to our body's liver..

    How can you tell when pasta is cooked?

    Throw the pasta against the wall -- if it sticks, it's done. The only way to know if it's done is to taste it! It should be al dente, or firm to the bite. The more pasta cooks, the gummier it gets, so if it sticks to the wall it's probably overdone.

    Are glass noodles hard to digest?

    I later learnt that glass noodles are difficult to digest and my stomach probably couldn't handle it. So anyway, my conclusion: do take this at your own risk, and start out with a small portion and chew your noodles thoroughly.
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