Life Cycle of Pumpkin 1

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What is the first life cycle stage of a pumpkin?

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Seed

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When do pumpkins grow?

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Pumpkins grow in warm weather during the summer months.

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How do you know when pumpkins are ready to be picked?

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Pumpkins are ready to be picked when they are fully orange and the skin is hard.

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Where do pumpkins grow?

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Pumpkins grow on vines in gardens or farms.

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What do you do with the seed?

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You plant the seed in the soil to grow a new pumpkin plant.

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What is a pumpkin seed?

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A pumpkin seed is the part of the pumpkin that can grow into a new plant.

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What do pumpkin plants need to grow?

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Pumpkin plants need sunlight, water, and good soil.

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What happens after the seed is planted?

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The seed germinates and a small plant starts to grow.

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What is pollination in pumpkins?

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Pollination is when bees transfer pollen from male flowers to female flowers, helping pumpkins to grow.

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What is the fruit of the pumpkin plant?

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The fruit of the pumpkin plant is the pumpkin itself.