Pumkins growing from seeds in compost pile

I uncovered the compost pile today by removing a thin layer of newspaper from the top. Just before I was going to turn the pile to get some oxygen into the organic ingredients, I noticed something really cool! It looked as it something had sprouted from within the compost pile. At first glance it  looked like it was a sun flower, however, I now think it is pumpkins we thew in the compost pile after Halloween. The roots were all the way from the bottom of the pile and I kept finding  more and more seeds sprouting as I dug into the compost pile. I thought this was so interesting and cool! These seeds had grown from within our compost pile! Covered by almost 2 feet of organic material, these seeds sprouted and grew through the maze of produce and yard waste and were just about to find away past the top layer of newspaper. I suppose that says something about the quality of good compost :)

Notice the two seeds near the middle left.

Two more seeds that have sprouted.

Just for fun I pulled some out of the compost pile and decided to see if they would grow in a container below the compost pile.

Here are some images to help you cook your pumkin seeds with jalapeno peppers.

Our pumpkin seeds and our jalapeno peppers.
Washed and ready to boil.

Dice the jalapeno peppers.
Boil heavily salted water, 1/2 cup od sea salt.

Add the diced jalapeno peppers into the boiling water.

Next add the pumpkin seeds to the boiling water.

Cook in oven at 350 degrees for 10-20 minutes or until slightly brown.

 Let cool for about 5 minutes and enjoy!!!

How to cook pumpkin seeds with jalapeno peppers

1. Soak your pumpkin seeds over night then lay them on a paper towel to dry.

2. Pick 6-10 average sized home grown jalapeno peppers and dice them.

3. Boil the pumpkin seeds and jalapenos in heavily salted water, (I use 1/2 cup of sea salt), for 10 minutes.

4. Drain the water and layer seeds and diced jalapeno on a cookie sheet. Use vegetable oil to coat the cookie sheet or a cooking spray. Sprinkle with more sea salt.

5. Cook at 350 degrees for 10-20  minutes or until lightly brown and crispy.

6. Let cool for about 5 minutes and then see how great they taste!!!

How to cook jalapeno pumpkin seeds video

How to cook pumpkin seeds with a jalapeno flavor

So yesterday was Halloween and today it's time to cook all those pumpkin seeds! You'll have to try our pumpkin seed recipe that includes fresh, home grown jalapenos for an extra kick. It easy and they taste great!

How to cook pumpkin seeds with jalapeno peppers
1. Soak your pumpkin seeds over night then lay them on a paper towel to dry.

2. Pick 6-10 average sized home grown jalapeno peppers and dice them.

3. Boil the pumpkin seeds and jalapenos in heavily salted water, (I use 1/2 cup of sea salt), for 10 minutes.

4. Drain the water and layer seeds and diced jalapeno on a cookie sheet. Use vegetable oil to coat the cookie sheet or a cooking spray. Sprinkle with more sea salt.

5. Cook at 350 degrees for 10-20  minutes or until lightly brown and crispy.

6. Let cool for about 5 minutes and then see how great they taste!!!

I will post images and a video soon to show you in better depth how to make this healthy snack.

Our first seed towel germination test has worked!

I started some seeds about a week ago via the "wet towel seed germination" technique. I opened the baggies to great looking roots on a few seeds. Enough to start our mini indoor garden I hope... 

Take a look at the results:

Pumpkin seeds. Only got one to grow this time around, but look at that root development!

Water melon seeds. A lot more success compared to the pumpkin seeds.

Cantaloupe seeds. Almost all of them have germinated!