LIBBY'S 100% Pure Pumpkin from farm to can

Summary

In Morton, Illinois, known as the 'Pumpkin Capital of the World,' the process of growing and canning pumpkins is a precise and efficient operation. The region's unique soil and climate conditions contribute to the high sugar content of the pumpkins. Special seeds are provided to local farmers each spring, and within about 120 days, the pumpkins are harvested, sliced, and canned in just two hours. Libby’s pumpkin cans contain only 100% pure, natural pumpkin, with no additives or preservatives. The entire process, from farm to can, is fast and focused on delivering the highest quality pumpkin to consumers.

Takeaways

• 😀 The town of Morton, Illinois, is known as the 'Pumpkin Capital of the World'.
• 😀 The unique combination of soil quality and climate in Morton creates ideal conditions for growing pumpkins.
• 😀 The sugar content in pumpkins is enhanced by the local temperature and soil composition.
• 😀 Morton pumpkins are highly valued for their rich color and quality, making them perfect for canning.
• 😀 The canning company uses a prioritized seed that sets it apart from other companies in the market.
• 😀 Pumpkin seeds are given to farmers in March or April for planting, ensuring high-quality harvests.
• 😀 After planting in late April or early May, pumpkins are usually ready for harvest in 120 days (about 4 months).
• 😀 The pumpkin processing facility takes approximately 2 hours to wash, slice, and de-seed pumpkins after harvest.
• 😀 Libby’s canned pumpkin contains just one ingredient: 100% pure pumpkin, with nothing else added or removed.
• 😀 The entire process from harvesting the pumpkin to sending the finished product to customers is quick and efficient.
• 😀 Pumpkins are deeply ingrained in the culture of Morton, Illinois, solidifying its reputation as the pumpkin capital.

Q & A

What makes Morton, Illinois the 'pumpkin capital of the world'?

The combination of the specific soil contents and temperatures in Morton, Illinois creates the ideal environment for growing pumpkins. This contributes to the high quality of the pumpkins grown there.

What role does temperature play in pumpkin cultivation?

Temperature helps set the sugars inside the pumpkin, which is crucial for producing high-quality fruit. Ideal temperatures contribute to the sweetness and texture of the pumpkins.

How long does it take to grow pumpkins from planting to harvest?

It takes approximately 120 days from planting the seeds to harvesting the pumpkins.

What is unique about the pumpkin seeds used by the company mentioned in the video?

The company uses a prioritized seed variety that other canning companies do not have, giving them an advantage in growing premium pumpkins.

When are pumpkin seeds typically planted, and how long do they take to mature?

Pumpkin seeds are typically taken to farmers around March or April, and they usually take 5 to 6 weeks to mature. Harvesting occurs by the end of April or early May.

What happens to the pumpkins once they leave the field?

After the pumpkins leave the field, they are taken to the facility where they are sliced, washed, and de-seeded. The process from field to canned product takes about 2 hours.

How quickly is the canned pumpkin delivered to customers?

The canned pumpkin is moved to customers as quickly as possible, emphasizing the fast turnaround from harvest to finished product.

What is the only ingredient in a can of Libby's pumpkin?

Libby's pumpkin contains only one ingredient: 100% pure pumpkin. It is natural with nothing else added or taken away.

Why is pumpkin such an important part of the culture in Morton, Illinois?

Pumpkin is deeply embedded in the culture of Morton, Illinois, due to the town's role as the 'pumpkin capital of the world.' The region’s pumpkin-growing industry is a major part of its identity.

How quickly can pumpkins be processed from the field to the finished canned product?

It takes about 2 hours to process pumpkins from the field to the finished canned product, making the process highly efficient.