Let the Growing Begin! 2nd Annual Pumpkin Project Grow and Show Preparations are Underway.
By Kelly Carr, 4 - H Youth Educator, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Orange Unit
Over 40 youth and adults are participating in the 2nd Annual Pumpkin Project Grow and Show. It ’ s a Pumpkin Growing Contest! Starting July 1st, participants will grow Big Max pumpkins at their home with
guidance from their local Extension Office. Weigh - In will take place Saturday, October 30, 2021 at the Northern Piedmont Research Station. Individuals will compete for tallest, smallest, heaviest, and largest pumpkin as well as three of a kind. This experience is for the whole family and a great opportunity to see the growth from a seed to a pumpkin. Last year the heaviest pumpkin weighed in at 54.4 pounds! We hope to have another year of healthy and heavy pumpkins! We will be posting updates on our Facebook page (facebook.com/ orangecounty4h).
Summer Seasonal Recipe
Summer squash are vegetables that are easy to find this time of year. Neighbors or friends might be trying to give them away because they have so many! You can do a lot with squashes like roasting and frying or make different recipes like bread and cookies. Zucchini Boats are a great option for creating a new meal with zucchini.
To make Boats: Rinse then cut the squash in half lengthwise and scoop out the seeds, creating a “ zucchini boat. ” Drizzle the zucchini with olive oil and season to taste with salt and pepper. Roast cut side down at 400 degrees until a fork inserts easily, about 30 to 60 minutes. Alternatively, cook in boiling water. Fill with your favorite stuffing, such as hot dish, taco meat or stuffing and bake at 350 F until heated through.
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