Mmm...Pumpkin leaves - I had no idea...

[Rob_NZ]

...but we live and learn

I didn't even know they were edible, but what's striking according the nutrition data site, is there's more protein in the leaves than in the pumpkin. 31% more.

Pumpkin leaves - https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2598/2

Pumpkin - https://nutritiondata.self.com/facts/vegetables-and-vegetable-products/2600/2

It's got me looking at leaves in a whole new way.

[ElizabethH.]

I wonder how they taste. I have eaten pumpkin flowers, but never the leaves. I will have to try them this year! I am going to be growing the rouge vif d'etampes pumpkins. Thanks for the neat idea.

[applestar]

The Cinderella pumpkins? Last year, I planted them late; then a horde of SVB descended on my garden . The smaller plants had no chance, though the Atlantic Giant, Delicata, and Yellow Crookneck that were planted earlier and were much further along gamely hang on for a while and the YCN and Delicata actually resumed growing from rooted shoots.

I'll try again earlier and with full arsenal of protection this year. I"m also growing Butternut Squah for less hassle with SVB's.

[ElizabethH.]

Yes, the cinderella pumpkins. They grew very well last year. I ordered the seeds from Bakers Creek and still have 2/3 of the pack left, so I will be planting more this year. What a great pumpkin! The flavor was great!

I also have Black Futsu winter squash seeds left. I planted them next to the rouge vif d'etampes last year and they didn't do very well at all. When the squash were still small they rotted on the vine. I am going to try them again as well since I still have some seeds. Might as well.

I might get some other seeds too, I love winter squash!

I hope you have better luck this year! We let the chickens run loose in the garden last year, and had very few bug pests. They ate a few of the lower tomatos, but otherwise left everything alone.

[digitS']

The tendrils of winter squash are delicious and taste like, well, like winter squash! I have never tried pumpkin leaves.

We always harvest some of the squash vines when they are growing well and look like they shouldn't have a problem with losing a growing tip here and there. Don't take a whole bunch from one vine. At least, I wouldn't.

Steamed and served with a pat of butter - squash tendrils are tender and tasty .

Steve

[HangOn]

Iv'e never considerd pumpkin/winter squash as a source of protein, let alone leaves of same, I will read the link when I get a moment.

[garden5]

So, you can eat the leaves.....and the vines . This is a new one for me. I'm wondering how many other plants are out there that we are composting perfectly edible parts of?