Book 29, Question 41 · Video
How do pumpkins grow so big?
A pumpkin vine collects sunlight, water, and nutrients and sends sugar to the growing fruit. The fruit's cells keep dividing and swelling with water, and a giant pumpkin can gain dozens of pounds in a single day at its peak. The world record is over 2,500 pounds. Giant pumpkin growers pick special seeds, give lots of water and food, and protect the pumpkins from sun and wind.
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Intro
Hi there, curious minds! I'm Crafty Clover! Let's discover something amazing. How do pumpkins grow so big?
The Big Idea
Some pumpkins grow bigger than a car tire! How do pumpkins grow so big? Let's find out.
Sugar Factory
Step one: Sugar Factory. A pumpkin vine collects sunlight, water, and nutrients. It sends sugar to the growing fruit.
Swelling Cells
Step two: Swelling Cells. The fruit's cells keep dividing and swelling with water. At its peak, a giant pumpkin can gain dozens of pounds in a single day.
Record Growers
Step three: Record Growers. The world record is over 2,500 pounds. Giant pumpkin growers pick special seeds, give lots of water and food, and protect pumpkins from sun and wind.
A Closer Look
Let's take a closer look! Make sugar. Carries food. Fills cells. Grows huge.
Quick Facts
Quick facts! A giant pumpkin may be about 90 percent water. Record over 2,500 pounds. Dozens of pounds a day. Special seeds help.
Think Like a Scientist
Now, think like a scientist! Wrap a string around a growing pumpkin's middle. Measure the string with a ruler. Write it down. Do it again each week. How much did it grow?
Outro
A pumpkin vine gathers sunlight, water, and nutrients and sends sugar to the fruit, whose cells divide and swell with water. Giant pumpkins can gain dozens of pounds a day, and the record is over 2,500 pounds! Science is amazing! What will you discover next? Every question is a new adventure, so keep wondering and keep exploring with me! Crafty Clover can be found on Amazon Books, Google Bookstore, and Apple Books. Available for purchase or download! Bye for now!