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Sorry but I can't tell you when, but I can tell you that they were used to keep vampires out of homes during Halloween long ago, therefore we use pumpkins at Halloween...

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Where did pumpkins first get discovered?

It is believed that pumpkins originated in North America. Seeds from related plants have been discovered in Mexico that date all the way back to 7000 B.C. Native Americans relied on pumpkins as a part of their diet centuries before pilgrims came to America.


Where are pumpkins discovered?

anywhere with good soil


Where did pumpkins first come from?

The pumpkin actually originated from the country of Mexico. There is historical evidence that dated between 7000 and 5500 BC and discovered in Mexico.


Do pumpkins have ribs?

No, pumpkins do not have ribs. First of all, pumpkins are not a living organism. Pumpkins are basically a plant. And wouldn't it be weird if a tree had stomach?


Who was the first country to start carving pumpkins?

The tradition of carving pumpkins originated in Ireland, where people used to carve turnips and other root vegetables for the Halloween festival of Samhain. When Irish immigrants came to America, they discovered that pumpkins were more abundant and easier to carve than turnips. This practice evolved into the modern tradition of pumpkin carving for Halloween.


Who grew the first pumpkin?

where were pumpkins first made


Which pumpkins are correct on mission 8 on moshi monsters?

The first,fourth and sixth are the correct pumpkins


When did people first start carving pumpkins?

People first began carving pumpkins in the United States in the 19th century, particularly as part of Halloween celebrations. The tradition is believed to have originated from the Irish custom of carving turnips and other root vegetables, which were used to ward off evil spirits. When Irish immigrants arrived in America, they discovered that pumpkins were more abundant and easier to carve, leading to the popularity of pumpkin carving for Halloween festivities.


What are facts about pumpkins?

the largest pumpkin grown weighed 1,140 lbs pumpkins are a fruit the word pumpkin is greek for large melon pumpkins are 90% water the first pumpkins were grown in Mexico :) hope this helps !!!


Who raised pumpkins first?

Charliy Brown


What were the first pumpkins made of?

um, im not sure what but on google it showed a comic that said pumpkins were pure substance


What was carved in England instead of pumpkins?

First, it was Ireland, not England, that created Halloween. Second, it was turnips. Third, the correct question would be "pumpkins instead of" as turnips were the original and pumpkins were the replacement.