Pumpkin Seeds

Question

I grew pumpkins this year. Carved one and pulled out seeds and one had sprouted and was about 7 inches long with a small single leaf on top of stem. Pumpkin was solid with no splits or decay. How does this happen?

Answer 1

That is more common than you think and it happens in many fruits and vegetables! This article explains:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/tomato/seeds-germinating-in-tomato.htm