Pumpkins come in various shapes and sizes; they also come in different colors. Many people buy pumpkins for fall recipes such as soups, breads, muffins, even pumpkin lattes; they carry a coziness and warmth feeling that brings everyone together during this season. According to Answers.com, 50 million pies are consumed on Thanksgiving alone.
People tend to avoid pumpkins with warts. Warts are fine and are caused by the following:
Genetic Traits: Some pumpkin varieties are bred to supply warts. Breeders have evolved sorts like Knucklehead and Warty Goblin, which have bumpy, warty skins. These pumpkins have been selectively bred for their appearance, which have become increasingly popular for fall decor and treats.
Environmental Stress: Pumpkins respond to adjustments of their surroundings, and factors like drought, severe temperatures, or nutrient imbalances within the soil can result in wart formation. Warts may appear because the plant adapts to these conditions.
Cell growth: In a healthy pumpkin, cells grow at an even pace. Any disruptions caused to a cell can create lumpy areas which result in warts.
These are the most common reasons why your pumpkin may have warts. Don’t worry, warts are not harmful to anyone, they are healthy and safe. Warty pumpkins are just as healthy as our normal smooth round pumpkins.