Why Is My Pumpkin Purple

Purple Pumpkins were originally started by the Purple Pumpkin Project which began as a way to raise awareness for epilepsy. If you see a home that has a purple pumpkin displayed, it could mean either that someone who lives there has the condition or they know how to respond to an epileptic seizure.

What colors can pumpkins be?

They can be white, red, yellow, green, even blue! This “Never Stop Asking ‘Why?’ ” answer is brought to you by eHow! Pumpkins change color from green to orange for the same reasons tree leaves change color in the fall, and they do it under the same conditions.

Where can you find purple pumpkins?

Decorating with teal pumpkins became a trend a few years ago, according to the Independent. Food Allergy Research and Education started the Teal Pumpkin Project to raise awareness for trick-or-treaters with food allergies.

Alexander Ross

Alexander Ross

Gaming, Esports & Interactive Media Writer

Alexander Ross has covered the video game industry for a decade, writing deep dives on game design, esports tournaments, VR developments, and gaming culture.

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