Pumpkin Selection

Finding the perfect pumpkin is easy with these pumpkin selection tips and hints.


Call me crazy, but seeing all these pumpkins is like getting a new box of crayons; it is exciting!

Where is the Perfect Pumpkin?

Is it in the pumpkin patch waiting for your family to come find it?
Maybe it's at the grocery store or at your local plant nursery.
It may even be at the farmers market.

The Perfect Pumpkin can be found wherever pumpkins are sold.
Its really just a pumpkin that doesn't rot the minute you unload it from the car and will last for a few days after its been carved.

Pumpkin Selection:

Here is what I look at when selecting pumpkins.
The very important items are a must, the important items are considered and the not important items are just for fun!

VERY IMPORTANT

1. Stem:
The stem should be firmly attached.
Squeeze the stem to make sure it's solid.
A soft stem indicates the pumpkin is already in a declining state and won't last very long.

2. Bottom:
Look closely:
Most people don't look at the bottom and this is a huge mistake!.

If you see mold; this indicates its already rotting.
Do you see any pin holes? this indicates the insects have started eating the pumpkin and it won't be long before it rots.

IMPORTANT

1. Coloring:
The color should be uniform, green indicates that the pumpkin wasn't ripe when picked and most likely will not ripen further.

2. Condition:
Look for bruises and dents these could cause the pumpking to rot at a quicker rate.

FOR FUN

1. Size:
If you are planning to carve your pumpkin using a pattern, take the pattern with you to help choose the correct size.
A large pumpkin with a small design carved in it doesn't look as nice as a large pumpkin with a large design on it.
The size does not indicate how quickly or slowly a pumpkin rots!.

2. Shape:
Try to match the shape of the pumpkin with the design you will be carving from it.
A round pumpkin doesn't suit a witches face as well as a tall pumpkin will.

Follow those tips and you will find
the Perfect Pumpkin

Have a safe and wonderful Halloween

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