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Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of years

  • Written by Shelley Mitchell, Senior Extension Specialist, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, Oklahoma State University
Pumpkins’ journey from ancient food staple to spicy fall obsession spans thousands of yearsPumpkin patch excursions have become a fall staple in many U.S. households. Creative Touch Imaging Ltd./NurPhoto via Getty Images

October in much of the U.S. brings cooler weather, vibrant fall colors and, of course, pumpkin-spiced everything. This is peak pumpkin season, with most of the American pumpkin crop harvested in October.

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