Once the Russians reached the islands in the 18th century they found a pseudo-etymology from Russian kurit (ÐºÑÑÐ¸ÑÑ - to smoke) due to the continual fumes and steam above the islands from volcanoes.
An early, indoor start - Giant pumpkin plants require 140 days or more from the time you plant a seed, to the time you harvest the fruit. Growers seeking to break the world record, start seeds in mid to late April, and harvest fruit in early October. That means as many as 160 days, from when the seed was planted!
How to harvest pumpkins. Pumpkins are ready for harvest when their skins start to harden and foliage starts to wilt and die back, here are some handy tests and harvest tips to help you pick your pumpkinswhen they are ripe, ready and at their best for eating or storing.