Cooking with Pumpkins

If there's any piece of produce that's a sure marker for fall, it's pumpkins. Whether on the front stoop or (hopefully) in a pie, pumpkins are versatile and long-lasting. 

Storage

Pumpkins are a great storage vegetable in an unheated basement or garage, especially when placed in a single layer on a porous surface (think cardboard) to help draw away any excess moisture or humidity. Make sure that your stem is intact before attempting to store your pumpkin long-term, and if it isn’t, make plans to add it to your week’s meal plan. An improperly harvested pumpkin will not store long-term. 

Seasonality

Pumpkins are harvested in Wisconsin in September and October.

Prep Tip

Don't let your stoop pumpkins go to waste! Roast the seeds for a tasty snack.

This content was originally created by our partners at Taste the Local Difference and has been adapted to highlight the distinct characteristics of Wisconsin’s local food system.