Podcasts about Cucurbita

Squashes are members of the Cucurbita family that includes marrows, courgettes, cucumbers and melons. And like their fellow cousins, squashes are tender annuals. The winter squash can be stored for use over the winter months, making them a valuable and tasty addition to the winter table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

fWotD Episode 2733: Cucurbita Welcome to Featured Wiki of the Day, your daily dose of knowledge from Wikipedia’s finest articles.The featured article for Monday, 28 October 2024 is Cucurbita.Cucurbita (Latin for 'gourd') is a genus of herbaceous fruits in the gourd family, Cucurbitaceae (also known as cucurbits or cucurbi), native to the Andes and Mesoamerica. Five edible species are grown and consumed for their flesh and seeds. They are variously known as squash, pumpkin, or gourd, depending on species, variety, and local parlance. Other kinds of gourd, also called bottle-gourds, are native to Africa and belong to the genus Lagenaria, which is in the same family and subfamily as Cucurbita, but in a different tribe, their young fruits are eaten much like those of the Cucurbita species.Most Cucurbita species are herbaceous vines that grow several meters in length and have tendrils, but non-vining "bush" cultivars of C. pepo and C. maxima have also been developed. The yellow or orange flowers on a Cucurbita plant are of two types: female and male. The female flowers produce the fruit and the male flowers produce pollen. Many North and Central American species are visited by specialist bee pollinators, but other insects with more general feeding habits, such as honey bees, also visit.There is debate about the taxonomy of the genus and the number of accepted species varies from 13 to 30. The five domesticated species are Cucurbita argyrosperma, C. ficifolia, C. maxima, C. moschata, and C. pepo, all of which can be treated as winter squash because the full-grown fruits can be stored for months. However, C. pepo includes some cultivars that are better used only as summer squash.The fruits of the genus Cucurbita are good sources of nutrients, such as vitamin A and vitamin C, among other nutrients according to species. The fruits have many culinary uses including pumpkin pie, biscuits, bread, desserts, puddings, beverages, and soups; they are now cultivated worldwide. Although botanical fruits, Cucurbita gourds such as squash are typically cooked and eaten as vegetables. Pumpkins see more varied use, and are eaten both as vegetables and as desserts such as pumpkin pie.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 10:54 UTC on Wednesday, 6 November 2024.For the full current version of the article, see Cucurbita on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm neural Brian.

Did you know that - botanically speaking - Halloween Jack O'Lantern Pumpkins are more closely related to zucchini than they are to Kent / Jap pumpkins, butternut pumpkins, or giant pumpkins? This episode, Kade and Matt chat about some awesome PUMPKIN science! Like, speaking of giant pumpkins… how and why do they get so giant?!  What does it take, according to science, to grow amazing pumpkins? We chat about everything from companion planting, to the birds and the bees (that is, quite literally, pollination methods) of male and female flowers. We touch on history and culture, agricultural, and botanical science.  And then, sticking with the plant theme, we answer a listener question about the magic of plants and how they defy gravity to pump water from the ground up without a pumping heart!  As always, you can find us @curiosityrat on X, instagram, and facebook, and send your listener questions in to curiosityrat@gmail.com We also have a Patreon! If you love our content and want to support us you can jump on to https://www.patreon.com/curiosityrat and become a patron. There is absolutely ZERO pressure but if you have as little as $1/month you can chuck it our way to help us out and show you appreciate all the time and effort that goes into making this show. References: Cursed Turnip Jack O'Lantern: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/history/article/the-twisted-transatlantic-tale-of-american-jack-o-lanterns   Great video on Taxonomy and name daddy Carl Linnaeus:  https://youtu.be/F38BmgPcZ_I?si=2nS6wI4zDOZzpB-H   Male and Female Flowers: https://www.missouribotanicalgarden.org/gardens-gardening/your-garden/help-for-the-home-gardener/advice-tips-resources/visual-guides/pollination-of-squash-and-pumpkins   Other Refs: https://academic.oup.com/botlinnean/article-abstract/81/3/233/2725697 https://www.researchgate.net/publication/362020286_Recent_advances_in_genetics_and_breeding_of_pumpkin_Cucurbita_moschata_Duch https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/39117354/ https://www.researchgate.net/publication/200033556_The_Initial_Domestication_of_Cucurbita_pepo_in_the_Americas_10000_Years_Ago https://www.researchgate.net/publication/335470455_Functional_and_nutraceutical_properties_of_pumpkin_-_a_review https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/pce.12502 https://pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/jf063413d https://brill.com/view/journals/ijps/65/3-4/article-p202_202.xml?language=en

Send us a textENCORE EPISODE: Bringing back one you may have missed in the archives... listen into VINE TIME! Gourds, Pumpkins or Squash?Mike has a mystery fruit growing in NW Ohio, bringing up the question about Cucurbita (Latin for gourd)  or herbaceous vines in the gourd family. Then, the alternative use of pumpkin seeds... got to listen in for that ONE ALONE!Black Diamond Garden CentersWelcome Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for over 70 years!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showBlack Diamond Garden Centers; Toledo, Perrysburg and now Waterville Ohio!https://blackdiamondgrows.com/Please visit our Facebook and Instagram links!https://www.facebook.com/yourmidwestgardenpodcast@yourmidwestgardenpodcastHave a show topic, send us a message or call 567-343-1349 and leave an old fashion voice message!

Episode Chapters:Introduction (00:00 - 1:25)Fun Facts (1:26 - 3:15)Wacky but True News (3:16 - 8:08)Weirdest Pumpkin Spice Flavors (8:09 - 19:13)Question of the Podcast (19:14 - 28:00)Quote of the Podcast (28:01 - [End of Episode])Summary:In this conversation, Jason and Mindy discuss various topics including wacky news stories, pumpkin spice flavors, and pumpkin spice products. They share their thoughts on a man who blows bubbles in public parks, a man who accidentally shot himself with a crossbow, a man who burned down his parents' house trying to get rid of a mosquito, and thieves who stole a truck loaded with bathroom tissue. They also talk about different pumpkin spice flavors and products including pumpkin spice-scented wipes and more…Be sure to enjoy The Jason & Mindy Podcast on your favorite Podcatcher!https://www.lowtreestudios.comVisit our Store: https://www.teepublic.com/stores/lowtreestudioshttps://www.youtube.com/@lowtreestudios Fun Facts:- The speed of a computer mouse is measured in "Mickeys."A British scientist first invented the roller-ball device in 1946 while working for the Royal Navy, but the word "mouse" didn't get coined until 1965.- Pumpkins, squash and gourds are all technically the same species.Your zucchini and Jack o' lanterns are one and the same: Cucurbita pepo, a species that originated in Mexico more than 10,000 years ago. ✓ A person's sense of hearing becomes less sharp after overeating.✓ Cologne was originally produced as protection against the plague. It was widely believed that bad-smelling air spread the disease.Wacky But True News:➢ Sandy Snakenberg, “The Bubble Pirate”, says he's been blowing bubbles in public parks for years. The homeless disabled veteran lives out of his van, where he creates his bubble solution. But it would seem it's a no-no to leave behind liquid bubble juice at La Jolla Cove in San Diego. That's where park rangers approached him, telling him there had been complaints, and that the bubble solution left behind constitutes littering. A city spokesperson said Snakenberg uses up to 6 gallons of solution each time he blows bubbles, and he was issued the “lowest level citation available.” Snakenberg has no plans to stop blowing bubbles. After all, he said: “I'm a bubbleologist.”WACKY-BUT-TRUE: GUY SHOT HIMSELF WITH CROSSBOW _ A man in Brazil accidentally shot himself in the leg with a crossbow while chasing a wild animal that had been terrorizing his chickens. The man walked to a medical center with the arrow still in his leg. He wasn't able to identify the wild animal that he shot at.WACKY-BUT-TRUE: MOSQUITO IS CAUSE OF HOUSE BURNING DOWN _ In Japan a man burned down his parents' house trying to get rid of a mosquito. After spraying pesticide all around the outside of the house trying to kill the mosquito, he lit a cigarette and sparks from

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 780, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: serving suggestions 1: Baked oysters are sometimes served on a bed of the "rock" type of this seasoning. salt. 2: Spring-operated tongs are often used to hold the shells of these garden gastropods. snails. 3: Cocktail sausages wrapped in dough and baked are called "pigs in" these. blankets. 4: Chimichangas are often topped with this avocado mixture. guacamole. 5: Some people serve the Liptauer type of this with beer, other prefer it with white wine. cheese. Round 2. Category: secret service code names 1: A rock and roll president:Eagle (not Elvis, as rumored). Bill Clinton. 2: Fittingly, Fraction is the Secret Service code name for this cabinet post. Secretary of Education. 3: A Baptist president:Deacon. Carter. 4: Eisenhower was Providence; oddly, this president was General. President Harry Truman. 5: A religious visitor:Halo. Pope John Paul II. Round 3. Category: 4-letter birds 1: An elated person is sometimes said to be "as happy as" this songbird. lark. 2: This bird isn't biologically distinct from the pigeon, it's just smaller. dove. 3: The rook is the most common member of this bird family found in Europe. crow. 4: Ancient Egyptians believed this bird to be a representative of the god Thoth. ibis. 5: Species of this bird include the Caspian, South and Arctic. tern. Round 4. Category: let's take a little trip 1: In 1995 one of these craft that began passenger service in 1976 flew around the world in less than 32 hours. Concorde. 2: In May 1932 she made a little flight from Newfoundland across the north Atlantic. Amelia Earhart. 3: On May 9, 1926 Byrd and Bennett left Norway with a plan to fly over this and they claimed they did. North Pole. 4: In 1889 she left New York and went around the world in less than 80 days. Nellie Bly. 5: In 1938 this rich aviator took 4 assistants on a little round-the-world flight. Howard Hughes. Round 5. Category: lights 1: The hollowed, carved fruit of the "Cucurbita pepo" plant with a light inside. jack-o'-lantern. 2: It's a very slender candle or the wax-coated wick used to light it. a taper. 3: Color of the bulb in all theatrical spotlights. white. 4: Fairy tale that includes the line "Who will change old lamps for new?". "Aladdin and the Wonderful Lamp". 5: Originally an explosion of gunpowder in a flintlock rifle that failed to set off the charge. a flash in the pan. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia! Special thanks to https://blog.feedspot.com/trivia_podcasts/

Depending on where you live in North America, fall in the garden can bring anything from a flood of vibrant color to just the slightest hint of a new hue. Here in New England, we're pretty lucky to get an explosion of autumnal colors most years. But today we decided to talk about those plants (trees, shrubs, perennials, and yes—even an annual) that can be counted on to express THE most shocking color when the temps cool down, regardless of geographic location. We realize that some of you live in warmer climes, so we have included a few fall-bloomers that will put on a show into Zone 9, as well. If seasonal depression has started to set in, beat back those impending winter-blues by listening to this episode and then head to the nursery to pick up some fall stunners—it's not too late! Expert guest: John Forti is the executive director of Bedrock Gardens in Lee, New Hampshire and author of The Heirloom Gardener: Traditional Plants and Skills for the Modern World. He has previously directed gardens for Plimoth Plantation Museum, Strawbery Banke Museum, and Massachusetts Horticultural Society.   Danielle's Plants 'Pocahontas' Japanese anemone (Anemone hupehensis 'Pocahontas', Zones 5-8) Blue-stemmed goldenrod (Solidago caesia, Zones 4-8) Japanese stewartia (Stewartia pseudocamellia, Zones 5-8) White baneberry (Actaea pachypoda, Zones 3-8)   Carol's Plants ‘Vibrant Dome' New England aster (Symphyotrichum novae-angliae 'Vibrant Dome', Zones 3-8) Spicebush (Lindera benzoin, Zones 4-9) ‘Blackhawks' big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii ‘Blackhawks', Zones 3-9) ‘Rouge Vif D'Etampes' pumpkin (Cucurbita maxima, annual)   Expert's Plants Pineapple sage (Salvia elegans, Zones 8-10) Sourwood (Oxydendrum arboretum, Zones 5-9) Poke (Phytolacca americana, Zones 4-8) Plumbago (Ceratostigma plumbaginoides, Zones 5-9)

durée : 00:01:47 - Tous au jardin FB Orléans - Jean-Paul Imbault, notre expert en jardinage, a toujours un bon conseil à nous donner le matin sur France Bleu Orléans !

Mike has a mystery fruit growing in NW Ohio, bringing up the question about Cucurbita (Latin for gourd)  or herbaceous vines in the gourd family. Then, the alternative use of pumpkin seeds... got to listen in for that ONE ALONE!_______________If you'd like to ask us an "on-air" question or just leave a show comment, do it the old fashioned way, leave a voice mail at: (567) 318-2325 Or email us at: YourMidwestGarden@bex.net________________Like to check out our Facebook Page? Please "LIKE" it, follow along and even post, not only your garden pictures, but message us with questions. Plant, bug IDs, etc. Mike loves to help out!https://www.facebook.com/Your-Midwest-Garden-Podcast-104823994541594________________If you happen to be in the Toledo or Perrysburg, Ohio area, please stop in at our sponsor's garden centers or visit them online at:https://www.blackdiamondgrows.comBlack Diamond Garden Centers Welcome to Black Diamond Nursery & Lawn Service. We been a local business in Toledo for 50 years!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/yourmidwestgarden) Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/yourmidwestgarden)

La historia de una ruperta que revolucionó el huerto.... Cucurbita máxima, Cucurbita pepo, Cidra, "Ruperta," Potimarron, que con estas pistas aún no sabes de qué va nuestra entrevista de hoy. Si te nombramos Halloween, seguro que ya sabes de qué va producto hablaremos.... Pues hoy nos vamos al huerto, podríamos decir que es el tipo de mercado que nos gustaría tener más cerca de casa para coger las verduras de la planta, hoy entrevistamos a José Francisco de @huertalafloresta en Quijorna, Municipio de nuestra querida Madrid, momentos antes de la recogida de la Calabaza.... Si te quedas aprenderás mucho más sobre este producto que esta en su mejor momento.... ¿Cuál de ellas es tu favorita?.... Te leemos en comentarios. Nuestro invitado: José Francisco @huertalafloresta Visita su pagina y verás que mercado tiene.... Nosotros: @chefcarlosruiz @chef.gordillo Muchas gracias por escucharnos. Escucha el episodio completo en la app de iVoox, o descubre todo el catálogo de iVoox Originals

It is finally here, Hoes! We're dipping more than a toe into pumpkin season  this week with three brand new items packed with Cucurbita. So grab your Uggs, Patagonia vests, whatever the heck pumpkin powder is, and get ready. Not on the menu, but certainly on their minds: How pumpkin butter can be a soup, why Big Sugar is once again waging war with fat, and when Katie will finally try a PSL. 

We're easing into pumpkin season this year, Hoes, and we want to make sure we're looking gourd-geous for it. So, we're slathering on some new and classic skincare items from Trader Joe's. Not in the cart but certainly on their minds: Summer pumpkins, where the heck Cucurbita is and if this is the year that Katie finally tries a PSL. 

What is the latest research regarding squash bee flower preferences, range expansion and morphology? Where did squash bees and most of the Cucurbita spp. that we grow originate? How can you encourage these amazing native bees to pollinate your squash? Dr Margarita Lopez-Uribe shares her extensive knowledge! To see more of the fantastic research projects being conducted at her lab: https://lopezuribelab.com/ To contact her directly: mml64@psu.edu Opening tune: Beeloved by Carmen Porter (https://carmenporter.com)

Welcome to the Instant Trivia podcast episode 160, where we ask the best trivia on the Internet. Round 1. Category: Lights 1: The hollowed, carved fruit of the "Cucurbita pepo" plant with a light inside. jack-o'-lantern (or pumpkin). 2: It's a very slender candle or the wax-coated wick used to light it. a taper. 3: Color of the bulb in all theatrical spotlights. white. 4: Fairy tale that includes the line "Who will change old lamps for new?". "(The History of) Aladdin". 5: Originally an explosion of gunpowder in a flintlock rifle that failed to set off the charge. a flash in the pan. Round 2. Category: 1983 1: In 1983 he won the Nobel Peace Prize; in 2000 he received 1% of the vote in Poland's presidential election. Lech Walesa. 2: For the first time since it was formed in 1960, this group cut its benchmark barrel price for crude, from $34 to $29. OPEC. 3: NASA verified that the meteorite found under the ice in Antarctica came from this celestial body. Moon. 4: The Philippine government identified Rolando Galman as the assassin of this opposition leader. Benigno Aquino. 5: When Barney Clark died March 23, 1983 this device, implanted 112 days earlier, was still working normally. an artificial heart. Round 3. Category: Made Up 1: The name of this brand of cosmetics is a French word for a type of hospital. Clinique. 2: This makeup line that includes Great Lash mascara takes its name from its founder's sister Mabel. Maybelline. 3: In ads for Revlon's Colorstay liquid lip, this country diva sings "Man! I feel like a woman". Shania Twain. 4: This company introduced Vamp, a black-red nail polish and a matching lipstick also called Vamp. Chanel. 5: This brand known for its clear glycerin soap introduced Lip Plush lipsticks. Neutrogena. Round 4. Category: It's A Jungle Out There 1: A large knife whose name comes from an earlier Spanish word for "mallet"; it's handy for cutting jungle paths. Machete. 2: The length of this South American water boa may exceed 30 feet. Anaconda. 3: About 2/3 of this river's 2.3 million square mile tropical rain forest lies in Brazil. Amazon. 4: 6-letter term for the thick covering formed by the tops of trees and vines where many animals live. Canopy. 5: In 1863 French archaeologists began uncovering this temple of Vishnu in the jungles of Cambodia. Angkor Wat. Round 5. Category: A Trashery Of Ogden Nashery 1: "The cow is of the bovine ilk; one end is moo the other" this. Milk. 2: Nash coined the word "Cleopatricide" in his quatrain about this snake. Asp. 3: In "Reflections on Ice-Breaking", he wrote that "Candy is dandy but" this "is quicker". Liquor. 4: "God in his wisdom made" this insect "and then forgot to tell us why". Fly. 5: In his poem "The Baby", Nash remarked, "A bit of" this "is always walcum". Talcum. Thanks for listening! Come back tomorrow for more exciting trivia!

How do the different Cucurbita species indicate ripeness? Subtle cues signal that the time is right for harvest. What is squash curing? Under optimal conditions, Cucurbita spp can be enjoy all winter! Opening song: Beeloved by Carmen Porter (www.carmenporter.com) References: https://www.nda.agric.za/docs/Brochures/PG_Squash.pdf

When are the optimal conditions for Cucurbita seed germination? What location characteristics are favorable for planting squash? Is indoor or direct seeding right for your situation? Keep records! Opening tune: 'Beeloved' by Carmen Porter Contact at https://carmenporter.com

Squash and mastodons? Do bumble and honey bees collect Cucurbit pollen? What does some of the current research suggest about the history of squash distribution and Cucurbit bee (Peponapis pruinosa) habitat expansion? Opening and closing tune: 'Beeloved' by Carmen Porter References: Logan Kistler, Lee A. Newsom, Timothy M. Ryan, Andrew C. Clarke, Bruce D. Smith, George H. Perry. Gourds and squashes (Cucurbita spp.) adapted to megafaunal extinction and ecological anachronism through domestication. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, Dec 2015 Brochu, K.K., van Dyke, M.T., Milano, N.J. et al. Pollen defenses negatively impact foraging and fitness in a generalist bee (Bombus impatiens: Apidae). Scientific Reports 10, Article 3112 (2020) Horticulture Seminar Series Fall 2020: Margarita Lopez-Uribe, Penn State University: https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/1_1k6dxy8h Cucurbitacin: https://www.sciencedirect.com/topics/agricultural-and-biological-sciences/cucurbitacin

Meet Peponapis pruinosa (Eastern cucurbit bee or squash bee)! This native bee is the most efficient pollinator for the Cucurbita genus (squash). Where do they nest? What is their life cycle? How can you encourage them to live in your garden? The opening tune is called 'Beeloved' by Carmen Porter. It is available for listening at https://carmenporter.com and on all streaming platforms. References: Mathewson, John A. (1968), Nest Construction and Life History of the Eastern Cucurbit Bee, Peponapis pruinosa (Hymenoptera: Apoidea), Journal of the Kansas Entomological Society, Vol. 41, No.2. Paul D. Hurd, Jr., E. Gorton Linsley, and A. E. Michelbache (1974), Ecology of the Squash and Gourd Bee,Peponapis pruinosa, on CultivatedCucurbits in California(Hymenoptera: Apoidea), Smithsonian Contributions to Zoology, Number 168. https://www.inaturalist.org/taxa/57679-Peponapis-pruinosa

Cucurbitaceae is a family with many familiar and tasty members. In anticipation of the first tune, this episode will focus on the Cucurbita genus. What are the most commonly grown species of the Cucurbita genus? And (briefly) what differentiates them from each other? If you want to chat about squash, hit contact at https://carmenporter.com/

durée : 00:02:03 - Tous au jardin FB Orléans - On parle du Cucurbita Pepo, autrement appelé le Pâtisson, avec Jean-Paul Imbaut ce matin !

Liebe Ratatouilles & Hobbyköche - heute mal passend zur Jahreszeit einen guten Kürbisauflauf! Viel Spaß beim Kochen.  :DES werden benötigt: ein Kürbis , Nudeln, Zucchini und Tomaten aus der Dose.Von Vorteil sind: Kardamon, Ingwer, Salz & Pfeffer

It’s that time of year again, and we’re celebrating all the magical pumpkins, squash, and gourds that come into our stores around Halloween. In the latest episode of the Taste of Harmons Podcast, Aaron Smart joins our hosts Brandon Young and Chef Lesli Sommerdorf for a fascinating look into the numerous varieties of gourds available. Aaron is the produce manager at our Emigration Market, and he has an incredible depth of knowledge when it comes to the Cucurbita family. You’ll want to tune in as he talks about his personal favorites in this family, the recipes and meals you can make, and more.  Listen to this episode and subscribe to be notified about all upcoming episodes.

The origins of the Jack' o' Lantern. Intro and outro music is from bensound. Research: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jack-o%27-lantern https://www.merriam-webster.com/words-at-play/the-history-of-jack-o-lantern https://www.history.com/news/history-of-the-jack-o-lantern-irish-origins https://www.etymonline.com/word/Jack-o'-lantern#etymonline_v_1626 Paris, H.S. (1989). "Historical records, origins, and development of the edible cultivar groups of Cucurbita pepo (Cucurbitaceae)". Economic Botany. 43 (4): 423–443. doi:10.1007/bf02935916. http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/magazine/4385812.stm http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/northern_ireland/4383216.stm Mark Hoerrner (2006). "History of the Jack-O-Lantern". buzzle.com. Retrieved 2007-05-09. Poe, R.H.; Hart, R.M.; Foster, K.; Noyes, L. (1990). You Can Carve Fantastic Jack-O-Lanterns. Storey Communications. ISBN 978-0-88266-580-1. Arnold, Bettina (2001-10-31). "Bettina Arnold – Halloween Lecture: Halloween Customs in the Celtic World". Halloween Inaugural Celebration. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee: Center for Celtic Studies. Archived from the original on 2011-06-24. Retrieved 2007-10-16. Social Networks: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Wolfiebits99 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/wolfiesartadventure/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/shadowwolfform99

Replay of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from 10-19-19 Heard on 860AM WNOV & W293cx 106.5FM Milwaukee, WI Saturday mornings 9-10AM CST Heard on WAAM 1600 AM Ann Arbor, MI Sundays 7-8AM est Heard on WWDB 860 AM Philadelphia, PA Sundays 7-8AM est Heard on KMET 1490 AM Tuesdays 9 - 10 AM pst Banning, CA listen here during show hours for your station: WNOV https://tinyurl.com/y8lwd922 WWDB: https://wwdbam.com/ WAAM https://tinyurl.com/p68cvft KMET https://www.kmet1490am.com/ Check out https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/ Email your questions to TWVGshow@gmail.com In Segment 1 Joey and Holly talk about the history of the Pumpkin, Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North America. Seeds from related plants have been found in Mexico dating back to 7000 to 5500 B.C. 40 to 50 varieties of pumpkin References to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for "large melon" which is "pepon." "Pepon" was changed by the French into "pompon." The English changed "pompon" to "Pumpion." American colonists changed "pumpion" into "pumpkin." Pumpkins are a member of the Cucurbita family which includes squash and cucumbers. Pumpkins contain potassium and Vitamin A. The largest pumpkin pie ever made was over five feet in diameter and weighed over 350 pounds. It used 80 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 36 pounds of sugar, 12 dozen eggs and took six hours to bake. In early colonial times, pumpkins were used as an ingredient for the crust of pies, not the filling. Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites. The Connecticut field variety is the traditional American pumpkin. Pumpkins are 90 percent water. Eighty percent of the pumpkin supply in the United States is available in October. Native Americans flattened strips of pumpkins, dried them and made mats. Native Americans used pumpkin seeds for food and medicine. As one of the most popular crops in the United States, in 2017 over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins were produced. The top pumpkin-producing states include Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California. According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, 95% of the U.S. crop intended for processing is grown in Illinois The origin of pumpkin pie is thought to have occurred when the colonists sliced off the pumpkin top, removed the seeds, and then filled it with milk, spices and honey. The pumpkin was then baked in the hot ashes of a dying fire. Check out the following sponsors that make the radio show possible: Thank you Power Planter of www.powerplanter.com IV Organics of www.ivorganics.com Dr. Earth of www.drearth.com organic Root maker of www.rootmaker.com Flame Engineering Inc. of www.flameengineering.com Use coupon code WVG19 to get free shipping. Pomona Universal Pectin of www.pomonapectin.com Bobbex of www.Bobbex.com: Beans & Barley of www.beansandbarley.com MIgardener of www.MIgardener.com Outpost Natural Foods Co-op of www.outpost.coop Root Assassin of www.rootassassinshovel.com . Handy Safety Knife of www.handysafetyknife.com Use promo code WVG to get 10% off &free shipping one time use only BioSafe of www.biosafe.net Save 10% on your next order use coupon code TWVG at checkout Chapin Manufacturing Inc. of www.chapinmfg.com Pro Plugger of www.proplugger.com Dharmaceuticals of www.dharmaceuticals.com Soil Savvy of www.mysoilsavvy.com Use coupon code TWVG19 to save 10% at checkout Tomato Snaps of www.tomatosnaps.com Drip Garden of www.dripgarden.com Drip Garden Wisconsin Greenhouse company https://wisconsingreenhousecompany.com/ Standard Process Inc. of www.standardprocess.com Big Fat’s Hot Sauce of www.bigfatshotsauce.com Soil Diva of www.soildiva.net World’s coolest floating rain gauge of www.WorldsCoolestRainGauge.com Clyde’s vegetable planting chart of www.clydesvegetableplantingchart.com NuNu Natural Healing of www.nunuhealing.com RowMaker of www.rowmaker.com Eco Garden Systems of www.ecogardensystems.com Use coupon code (wiveg2019) and get $295 off the list price of $1,695 PLUS free shipping (a $250 value). Shield n seal of www.shieldnseal.com Bluemel's garden & landscape center of www.bluemels.com Phyllom BioProducts of PhyllomBioProducts.com Norwalk juicers of www.norwalkjuicers.com Use coupon code Garden talk Free Continental US shipping on the Model 290 Juicer Tree Ripe of https://www.tree-ripe.com/ Hydrobox of https://gohydrobox.com/ Workman's friend brand https://workmansfriendbrand.com/

Replay of The Wisconsin Vegetable Gardener Radio Show from 10-19-19 Heard on 860AM WNOV & W293cx 106.5FM Milwaukee, WI Saturday mornings 9-10AM CST Heard on WAAM 1600 AM Ann Arbor, MI Sundays 7-8AM est Heard on WWDB 860 AM Philadelphia, PA Sundays 7-8AM est Heard on KMET 1490 AM Tuesdays 9 - 10 AM pst Banning, CA listen here during show hours for your station: WNOV https://tinyurl.com/y8lwd922 WWDB: https://wwdbam.com/ WAAM https://tinyurl.com/p68cvft KMET https://www.kmet1490am.com/ Check out https://thewisconsinvegetablegardener.com/ Email your questions to TWVGshow@gmail.com In Segment 1 Joey and Holly talk about the history of the Pumpkin, Pumpkins are believed to have originated in North America. Seeds from related plants have been found in Mexico dating back to 7000 to 5500 B.C. 40 to 50 varieties of pumpkin References to pumpkins date back many centuries. The name pumpkin originated from the Greek word for "large melon" which is "pepon." "Pepon" was changed by the French into "pompon." The English changed "pompon" to "Pumpion." American colonists changed "pumpion" into "pumpkin." Pumpkins are a member of the Cucurbita family which includes squash and cucumbers. Pumpkins contain potassium and Vitamin A. The largest pumpkin pie ever made was over five feet in diameter and weighed over 350 pounds. It used 80 pounds of cooked pumpkin, 36 pounds of sugar, 12 dozen eggs and took six hours to bake. In early colonial times, pumpkins were used as an ingredient for the crust of pies, not the filling. Pumpkins were once recommended for removing freckles and curing snake bites. The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds. The Connecticut field variety is the traditional American pumpkin. Pumpkins are 90 percent water. Eighty percent of the pumpkin supply in the United States is available in October. Native Americans flattened strips of pumpkins, dried them and made mats. Native Americans used pumpkin seeds for food and medicine. As one of the most popular crops in the United States, in 2017 over 1.5 billion pounds of pumpkins were produced. The top pumpkin-producing states include Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and California. According to the Illinois Department of Agriculture, 95% of the U.S. crop intended for processing is grown in Illinois The origin of pumpkin pie is thought to have occurred when the colonists sliced off the pumpkin top, removed the seeds, and then filled it with milk, spices and honey. The pumpkin was then baked in the hot ashes of a dying fire. In segment 2 Joey and Holly talks about how you can build your soil for spring, Building your soil for spring Add leaves Add your own compost/organic matter Soil test Cover soil Cover crops Do not fertilize now Rough til or spade roughly to open up the soil to allow moisture to get in and not run off Add aged manure In segment 3 Joey and Holly welcome there guest author Luke Ruggenberg Luke Ruggenberg is a gardener, nurseryman, and a writer. He lives in the PNW with his wife and two kids. 1.You say every gardener has a “truck” - what do you mean by that? And what is your “truck” - or your first gardening truck? 2.Why do you say gardening is the worst? 3.What is the best advice you can give to a new gardener? Or someone who hasnt gardened yet? 4.You say plants are just like people - how so? 5.Your newest books is called Plants are Terrible people, can you tell us about it, the inspiration behind it, and your favorite part of the book? 6.Tell us more about how to find you? My carrots werent very big this year, I had them in a raised bed and they were hairy - what gives? Looser soil, full sun, more space, and more water I have the worst trouble getting swiss chard to grow in the past this year I finally got it to grow so what do I do with it In segment 4 Joey and Holly answer garden questions 1 Q:I have problem with mice in my garage and I remember my grandparents saying a using hedge apples to keep mice and other insects out of the basement thanks Mitch from Milwukee, A:The belief about the use of hedge apples for insect control is widespread and persistent. it is claimed that placing hedge apples around the foundation or inside the basement will repel or control insects. A few years ago, Iowa State University toxicologists extracted compounds from hedge apples. When concentrated, these compounds were found to repel insects. Scientists also found that natural concentrations of these compounds in the fruit were too low to be an effective repellent. So, don't be fooled into spending much to use hedge apples as an insect repellent. 2.I grew zucchini in a shadier spot this year, and it didnt do as well as years past - what is the reason? A:Zucchini needs full sun to grow best 3.Can I use an old bookshelf turned on its side to grow in? A:If its solid wood, yes, particle board, no Check out the following sponsors that make the radio show possible: Thank you Power Planter of www.powerplanter.com IV Organics of www.ivorganics.com Dr. Earth of www.drearth.com organic Root maker of www.rootmaker.com Flame Engineering Inc. of www.flameengineering.com Use coupon code WVG19 to get free shipping. Pomona Universal Pectin of www.pomonapectin.com Bobbex of www.Bobbex.com: Beans & Barley of www.beansandbarley.com MIgardener of www.MIgardener.com Outpost Natural Foods Co-op of www.outpost.coop Root Assassin of www.rootassassinshovel.com . 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PUMPKIN PUMPKIN! Not only a thing to scream while passing a patch, but also the name of author and human delight Anne Copeland's gourd opus. Yes, she's so charmed by pumpkins that she dedicated a whole book to exploring their folklore, history, planting protocol, care, and cooking. On a lark, Alie stops by her house in the rural hamlet of Yucaipa, California to chat about everything from creation myths surrounding pumpkins to Anne's favorite recipes, how to make a pumpkin last longer on your porch, the secret medicinal properties of pipitas, why humans might need to go bananas on Halloween, how to propose via pumpkin, and the big flimflam Anne needs the world to know about the pumpkin origin story. Also: who is Jack and why does he have a lantern? Anne Copeland's book "Pumpkin, Pumpkin: Folklore, History, Planting Hints and Good Eating" is available via Amazon And here: https://www.amazon.com/Pumpkin-Folklore-History-Planting-Eating-ebook/dp/B07YLFR119/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=pumpkin+pumpkin+copeland&qid=1570549807&sr=8-1 A donation went to Shriners Hospitals for Children Sponsor links: withcove.com/ologies; periodbetter.com, code OLOGIES; betterhelp.com/ologies; HelixSleep.com/OLOGIES; Stitch Fix.com/OLOGIES More links up at alieward.com/ologies/cucurbitology Become a patron of Ologies for as little as a buck a month: www.Patreon.com/ologies OlogiesMerch.com has hats, shirts, pins, totes and STIIIICKERS! Follow twitter.com/ologies or instagram.com/ologies Follow twitter.com/AlieWard or instagram.com/AlieWard Sound editing by Jarrett Sleeper of MindJam Media & Steven Ray Morris Theme song by Nick Thorburn Support the show.

Do you like pumpkin pie? Thank the pollinators who make squash (fruit of members of the genus Cucurbita) possible. But don’t thank a honeybee, look to the squash bee, Peponapis pruinosa, a solitary bee that, centuries ago, followed the original … Continue reading →

Growing Winter Squash and Pumpkins Winter squash are not planted in the winter months. They are planted in the spring, much like summer squash, but they will store well into the winter. That is why they are called "winter squash". Winter squash should be planted in the spring after the chance of frost has passed. They are typically planted a few weeks after one would traditionally plant summer squash or zucchini varieties. One of the most under-recognized food sources for the home gardener, winter squash is a valuable crop that should be grown by more people because of the long-lasting shelf life without refrigeration. Winter Squash Varieties There are three primary species of winter squash, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita pepo, and Cucurbita moschata. Cucurbita maxima include species like kabocha squash that are very sweet and widely considered one of the best-tasting squash types. Cucurbita pepo includes varieties like Delicata and Spaghetti Squash. Cucurbita moschata includes varieties like Butternut, Seminole Pumpkin, Fairytale Pumpkin, and our Blue Bayou Pumpkin. The moschata tends to include more heat tolerant varieties and are a little more resistant to insect pressure. The recommended area of spacing to grow winter squash is at least a 20' x 20' or 30' x 30' area due to their extensive ground cover, much like watermelons. Most of these squash have 90 days to maturity which is about 40 days longer than summer squash. That being said, it is important to keep this winter squash on drip irrigation to reduce your chances of having issues with downy and powdery mildew. Show and Tell Segment On the show and tell segment, Travis has some okra transplants that are ready to be planted. Growing okra from transplants has always been successful for the guys. Greg talks about how excited he is about his shallots that are looking healthy and growing well. Travis mentions that he may have to do a little research on when exactly he should harvest his leeks. However, they seem to be growing and doing just fine. So he will wait to harvest his leeks at a later time. The peppers are ready to "step up" into a 4" pot once they start getting the second set of true leaves. So the guys are busy stepping up the peppers and getting those acclimated to the bigger seed trays in the greenhouse. The guys also share a new tool called the Hoss Stirrup Hoe which is a long-handled version of their Oscillating Hoe attachment for the Wheel Hoe. Viewer Questions Segment On the question and answer segment, the guys answer questions about planting green beans and using fruit trees to attract pollinators. Travis says that pole beans need a panel or some type of trellis because they are climbing beans. Greg says it takes 50 days to maturity on pole beans and to definitely plant before the end of May. Greg states that trees are great for pollinators, but you should think several years ahead of time because they take longer to grow than flowers. With flowers, they are quicker and easier to get them in the ground and blooming if you need something quick. Some tree varieties that are wonderful for pollinators include native oaks or any trees that bloom in the springtime. Greg suggests that you should stay away from trees that are not native to your area because you will have difficulty growing those types. Products Mentioned in the Show Rattlesnake Pole Bean Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fylO6MWXZF8&list=PLpE5HGhzrST9SIWO8FTk2rMrFONDmIl2v&index=11&t=0s  

Growing Winter Squash and Pumpkins Winter squash are not planted in the winter months. They are planted in the spring, much like summer squash, but they will store well into the winter. That is why they are called "winter squash". Winter squash should be planted in the spring after the chance of frost has passed. They are typically planted a few weeks after one would traditionally plant summer squash or zucchini varieties. One of the most under-recognized food sources for the home gardener, winter squash is a valuable crop that should be grown by more people because of the long-lasting shelf life without refrigeration. Winter Squash Varieties There are three primary species of winter squash, Cucurbita maxima, Cucurbita pepo, and Cucurbita moschata. Cucurbita maxima include species like kabocha squash that are very sweet and widely considered one of the best-tasting squash types. Cucurbita pepo includes varieties like Delicata and Spaghetti Squash. Cucurbita moschata includes varieties like Butternut, Seminole Pumpkin, Fairytale Pumpkin, and our Blue Bayou Pumpkin. The moschata tends to include more heat tolerant varieties and are a little more resistant to insect pressure. The recommended area of spacing to grow winter squash is at least a 20' x 20' or 30' x 30' area due to their extensive ground cover, much like watermelons. Most of these squash have 90 days to maturity which is about 40 days longer than summer squash. That being said, it is important to keep this winter squash on drip irrigation to reduce your chances of having issues with downy and powdery mildew. Show and Tell Segment On the show and tell segment, Travis has some okra transplants that are ready to be planted. Growing okra from transplants has always been successful for the guys. Greg talks about how excited he is about his shallots that are looking healthy and growing well. Travis mentions that he may have to do a little research on when exactly he should harvest his leeks. However, they seem to be growing and doing just fine. So he will wait to harvest his leeks at a later time. The peppers are ready to "step up" into a 4" pot once they start getting the second set of true leaves. So the guys are busy stepping up the peppers and getting those acclimated to the bigger seed trays in the greenhouse. The guys also share a new tool called the Hoss Stirrup Hoe which is a long-handled version of their Oscillating Hoe attachment for the Wheel Hoe. Viewer Questions Segment On the question and answer segment, the guys answer questions about planting green beans and using fruit trees to attract pollinators. Travis says that pole beans need a panel or some type of trellis because they are climbing beans. Greg says it takes 50 days to maturity on pole beans and to definitely plant before the end of May. Greg states that trees are great for pollinators, but you should think several years ahead of time because they take longer to grow than flowers. With flowers, they are quicker and easier to get them in the ground and blooming if you need something quick. Some tree varieties that are wonderful for pollinators include native oaks or any trees that bloom in the springtime. Greg suggests that you should stay away from trees that are not native to your area because you will have difficulty growing those types. Products Mentioned in the Show Rattlesnake Pole Bean Kentucky Wonder Pole Bean   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fylO6MWXZF8&list=PLpE5HGhzrST9SIWO8FTk2rMrFONDmIl2v&index=11&t=0s  

Dave has learned all about the Fingerleaf Gourd, and would love to tell you about it! He also introduces some new sections, and we have a newer, better intro and outro! You can find more at Rplants.wordpress.com, or check out @Randoplants on Twitter and Tumbler. Music: "Way Down South" by Vess L. Ossman Research links: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cucurbita_digitata http://ucjeps.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/get_JM_treatment.pl?3375,3385,3386 http://www.desertmuseum.org/books/nhsd_cucurbitaceae.php https://www.fireflyforest.com/flowers/859/cucurbita-digitata-fingerleaf-gourd/ http://www.forsaleinbaja.com/coyote-melon.html https://tohonochul.org/blog-post/coyote-gourd-handsome-groundcover/

Edgar Momplaisir and Zander Frost break down the comedy of Demarcus Cousins, the ramifications of referees on Twitter, and get to sit down with a real big apple-eatin' Knicks fan (Andrew Grace)!  Prod. by Cucurbita and Associates and @Dentistssuck.  Listen to Hollow Public Radio wherever podcasts are sold

Zander Frost and David Donnella (In for Edgar Momplaisir) are joined by Lavernia Shorecox, the inventor of the game of basketball. They talk the founding of Ikea, how Lavernia named every NBA team, and the difficulties of growing up in the wrong side of Beverly Hills. Prod. by Cucurbita and Associates and @Dentistssuck.  Listen to Hollow Public Radio wherever podcasts are sold.

Zander and David Donnella (In for a sick Edgar Momplaisir) break down what it takes to buy a Microsoft Surface, If Steven Adams was too nice to Wiggins, and wonder if Gregg Popovich is Dr. Manhattan.  Prod. by Cucurbita and Associates and @Dentistssuck.  Listen to Hollow Public Radio wherever podcasts are sold.

Cadaver Dave the scarecrow is excited about Giant Pumpkins! Listen as he shares some facts he has found about the giant gourds everyone loves to guess the weight of.

Episode 14: Are you a winter squash fan? If not, you may become one after hearing organic farmer and seedsman Justin Huhn talk about one of his favorite crops- Winter Squash or Cucurbita. In this episode, Justin gives us his tips on growing this beautiful and productive plant. He also talks about how to save squash seeds and shares his favorite recipe. Delicious and nutritious, winter squash is a great plant for home gardens.  Justin is the founder of The Seedkeepers, an educational company dedicated to teaching people how to grow food and save seeds. To learn more about Justin's work, visit The Seedkeepers.com.    

The Cucurbitaceae family is also known as the pumpkin family, squash family or gourd family. There are around 825 species in almost 120 genera. This video talks specifically about the pumpkins and squash that are grouped in the genus Cucurbita.

Aus einem alkoholischen Dickextrakt von Samen des Arzneikürbis Cucurbita pepo L. wurden Sterole und Sterolglykoside durch Soxhlet-Extraktion und Festphasenextraktion isoliert. Mittels GC-MS und NMR-Spektroskopie konnten die Strukturen von fünf Delta-7-Sterolen aufgeklärt werden. Durch enzymatische Hydrolyse von Sterolglykosiden und anschließende Identifizierung der Spaltprodukte wurden die Strukturen von vier Delta-7-Sterolglykosiden ermittelt.

The incorporation of [14C]mevalonate and [14C]isopentenyl diphosphate into geranylgeranyl diphosphate was investigated in in vitro systems from Cucurbita pepo (pumpkin) endosperm and from Avena sativa etioplasts. Mevalonate incorporation was effectively inhibited in the pumpkin system by geranylgeranyl diphosphate and geranylgeranyl monophosphate but less effectively by phytyl diphosphate or inorganic diphosphate. Membrane lipids, geranyllinalool, or lecithin enhanced mevalonate incorporation in the Cucurbita system. Incorporation of isopentenyl diphosphate was also enhanced by lecithin and inhibited by geranylgeranyl diphosphate in the Cucurbita system. No lipid enhancement was found in the Avena system; inhibition by GGPP required a much higher GGPP concentration than in the Cucurbita system.