1. When does the pumpkin ripen

Pumpkin is an annual vine herb of Violaceae and Cucurbitaceae. It is native to Mexico and Central America. At present, it is widely cultivated all over the world. It is a vegetable that matures in late summer and early autumn. Its flowering period is from May to July, and its fruiting period is from July to September. It usually matures in September. It can be successfully listed after a few days. However, if it is planted in a greenhouse, if the conditions are suitable, pumpkins can be supplied all year round, so people may buy pumpkins all year round

2. How much is a kilo

Pumpkin is generally mature and listed in summer and autumn. Its price varies according to the purchase season, variety and planting region. In the season of natural maturity of pumpkins, there are generally a large number of pumpkins on the market. At this time, the price of pumpkins is the most cost-effective, and the taste is also very good. The price is usually about one yuan and one kilogram. Although the consumption level is different in different places, the price of ordinary pumpkin will not vary much

However, there are many varieties of pumpkin, and there are some differences in prices between different varieties. For example, in the same period, Hunan's honey pumpkin was only 0.5 yuan a catty, while Shandong Weifang's golden No. 2 red pumpkin reached 3 yuan a catty, Shaanxi's Cream Pumpkin was 0.7 yuan a catty, Shandong Weifang's Beibei pumpkin was 2.5 yuan a catty, Hebei Baoding's Chestnut pumpkin was 0.85 yuan a catty, and Guizhou's small millstone pumpkin was 2.5 yuan a catty. Pumpkins of different varieties and planting places will have certain differences. Therefore, it is necessary to decide to buy them in combination with the specific local market conditions