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Pumpkin Facts
- A bushel of pumpkins weighs 15 to 30 pounds.
- Lantern pumpkins are volleyball-sized.
- To freeze leftover pumpkin, puree it in airtight containers for up to 3 months.
- Roasted seeds also store well.
- Giant pumpkins weigh 150 to over 2000 pounds.
- All Animal Crossing pumpkins sell for 350 Bells.
Bushel Measurements
- A bushel equals 35 kilograms.
- Two bushels of apples make applesauce.
- Bushels measure dry fruits or grains.
- Weight standards exist so bushels can be weighed instead of measured.
- A bushel of corn weighs 56 pounds.
- One bushel equals 9 gallons.
- Multiply cubic feet by 0.8 to get bushels.
- A bushel weighs 35 to 60 pounds depending on contents.
- A summer squash bushel is 40 to 44 pounds.
- A peck equals a quarter bushel or 16 pints.
Pumpkin Selling and Pricing
- All Animal Crossing pumpkins sell for 350 Bells.
- Small, hand-sized pumpkins can be sold for as little as $1.
- Charge customers about $10 per person for hayrides, and use competitive prices when selling other products.
Pumpkin Growing and Consumption
- Water your pumpkins at least once per day to produce more per plant.
- Giant pumpkins are edible.
Pumpkin Harvest Season and Cost
- Pumpkin picking runs from October 23 to October 30.
- Entry fee is £3.
Space for Growing Pumpkins
- Choose pumpkin varieties suited for the space you have available.
- Larger pumpkin varieties require more space to spread out and grow.
