Can You Eat Freshly Picked Pumpkins? A Guide to Edibility and Flavor
                                
                                
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                                While all pumpkins are technically edible, many large carving varieties have bland, stringy, and watery flesh. The question of whether you *should* eat a freshly picked pumpkin depends heavily on its specific type and proper preparation.