Is pumpkin a fruit? Along with our free pumpkin printable, we’ll also give you ideas for all about pumpkins lesson plans, pumpkin crafts and fall activities, and recipes for kids to make! Fun pumpkin facts for preschoolers and up and printable fall activities for kids! Is Pumpkin a Fruit? Learning All About Pumpkins For Kids Is a pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable? Pumpkins come from a “seed-bearing ovary plant” (yeah, for real). The pumpkin vines flower and produce the pumpkin, so the pumpkin comes from the seed-bearing part of the plant. So, a pumpkin is a fruit because it meets the definition of a fruit and not a vegetable.   DON’T MISS THE FREE PUMPKIN LIFECYCLE PRINTABLE LATER IN THE POST!   Affiliate links are used on this site. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Read more in our DISCLOSURE.     Not long ago my daughter asked, “Is the pumpkin a fruit or a vegetable?” And, I have to admit, I seriously had no idea, which lead us on a journey and here are the pumpkin resources we found! Why is pumpkin a fruit? According to Merriam-Webster.com, a fruit is defined as “the usually edible … Continue reading Is Pumpkin A Fruit? Pumpkin Facts, Lessons for Kids and Free Printable For Fall