Beibei pumpkin will be cooked after steaming for 10-20 minutes.

The steaming time of Beibei pumpkin is related to the method of cooking Beibei pumpkin. If it is steamed whole, it usually takes about 20 minutes after the water is boiled and then steamed over medium heat for about 20 minutes before it is cooked. If it is steamed open, steam it over medium heat for 10-15 minutes before it is cooked.

The Beibei pumpkin is actually also called a small pumpkin. The skin of this small pumpkin is emerald green with light yellow markings. Similar in appearance to zucchini, its shape is round or long. The advantage of small pumpkins is that they are delicious, juicy and slightly sweet. The disadvantages are that they are not as nutritious as old pumpkins and are relatively expensive.

The origin and environment of Beibei’s small pumpkin

Beibei’s pumpkin was bred in Japan in 1998 and later introduced to China. It is grown throughout China (the cultivation area is larger in the south, The cultivated area in the north is less). The plants have strong resistance to pests and diseases, are cold-tolerant, and their cultivation and management are relatively simple.

During the seedling slowing period, the suitable temperature during the day is 25-32°C, the suitable temperature at night is about 20°C, and the minimum temperature is not lower than 10°C; after slowing down the seedlings, the temperature is lowered, and the suitable temperature during the day is about 25°C. 12-15℃ at night; during the melon-bearing period, the suitable temperature is around 28℃ during the day and above 15℃ at night.