What to Do with Unexpected Pumpkins: Cooking, Feeding, or Decorating?

After a surprise compost pile pumpkin grows, users debate on what to do with the unexpected fruit.

After Halloween, one user found unexpected pumpkins in their compost pile. Now, they seek advice on how to deal with the surprise harvest.

Summary

  • Users suggest saving seeds to continue growth and consumption.
  • Debates arise on cooking with the pumpkins or feeding them to animals.
  • Suggestions include using the pumpkins in various dishes or for decoration.

Possible Cooking Options

Some users recommend making pie, broth, mixed drinks, or roasted pumpkin dishes. Others propose freezing the pumpkins for future use.

Feeding Animals

Many users suggest spreading the seeds in the compost for more growth or feeding the pumpkins to cows and chickens as a nutritious treat. Some even mention creating another compost pile with the pumpkins.

Decorative Uses

Decorating the pumpkins or using them as centerpieces is another popular suggestion among the users. They also discuss various preservation techniques to make the pumpkins last longer.

The diverse range of opinions reflects the creativity and resourcefulness of the community when faced with unexpected produce in the garden.