Embrace autumn and go pumpkin hunting in Groningen. We’ve put together a list of three pumpkin spots for you. It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for a pumpkin for Halloween, for soup or to decorate your autumn table. Put on your wellies and pick the finest ones yourself, or visit a pumpkin market. From giant orange ones to bottle gourds and calabashes, you’ll find them all here.
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Singelweg 2, Sauwerd – On Saturday 3 October, the Onstaheerd will be transformed into a colourful pumpkin and calabash festival. The farmyard and barn are filled with organic pumpkins, perfect for cooking or using as decoration. You’ll also find various types of ornamental gourds to take home. The farm shop is open all day, selling organic meat, vegetables and apple juice, amongst other things.
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The Pumpkin Shed
Dorpstraat 242, Kiel Windeweer – Pumpkins in all shapes, colours and sizes. On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, you can buy them again at De Pompoenenschuur in Kiel Windeweer. From large Halloween pumpkins and small ones for the windowsill to edible pumpkins for the pan. And how about ornamental gourds, giant pumpkins, bottle gourds or spaghetti squash? The local produce from Kielstergenot will be there too.
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Nieuwslandse Akker
Huningaweg 19, Oostwold – Here , on Saturday 3 and Sunday 4 October, you can pick the finest pumpkins straight from the field yourself. They come in all shapes and sizes: from the traditional Halloween pumpkin to beautiful, elegant specimens, from large to small and from orange to green. There’s also a lively market with stalls run by local businesses: fresh regional produce, handcrafts and home accessories, coffee, tea and all sorts of treats. Children can hollow out and decorate pumpkins and have a go on a bouncy castle. Entry to the pumpkin field and the market is free. You only pay for what you buy.
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Making Groningen-style pumpkin soup
Pumpkins aren’t just lovely to look at; they’re also tasty and healthy. A pumpkin is packed with fibre and vitamins, and it’s incredibly versatile in the kitchen. Why not make soup with it, for example? With this recipe, you can make a genuine Groningen pumpkin soup with Groningen sausage and Groningen mustard. The sweetness of the pumpkin, the tang of the Groningen mustard and the distinctive flavour of the cloves in the Groningen sausage combine to create a delicious taste sensation. Add a slice of bread, light a candle, and you’re all set for autumn. Enjoy cooking!
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