It's Pumpkin Time!
It is the time of year for pumpkins and jack-o-lanterns! Pumpkin patches can be seen popping up at churches, communities, schools, and farms all around the area. Glowing smiling faces can be seen at night. It is a fun time.
I was doing some research to see if I could find any tips for finding the perfect pumpkin. I found this article on WikiHow on How To Pick Pumpkins. (You can click the link to see the full article)
I thought I would summarize it for you and give you the short and sweet version.
1. If you are going to be buying for a Jack-O-Lantern, pick your design first. This will let you know what shape pumpkin you will need.
2. Look at its skin. Pick one that has firm skin, unblemished, even colored, and smooth.
3. I thought this was as interesting. Keep a look out for smaller pumpkins ("sugar pumpkins") that are good for eating.
4. Knock. Not to say hello, but to hear a hollow sound which will let you know that it is ripe.
5. Stand it up to make sure it will sit up level. This will let you know where you will have to carve. You don't want it facing the ground.
6. Do not pick it up from the stem. Pick it up from the bottom. Also, leave as much of it there as possible to help it live longer. (If cutting from the vine.)
7. Handle with care. Bruises will shorten its life.
8. Keep it stored in a cool dry place to keep it from rotting.
More important than picking a pumpkin is having a great safe and fun time making memories with your friends, family, and loved ones.
I thought I would summarize it for you and give you the short and sweet version.
1. If you are going to be buying for a Jack-O-Lantern, pick your design first. This will let you know what shape pumpkin you will need.
2. Look at its skin. Pick one that has firm skin, unblemished, even colored, and smooth.3. I thought this was as interesting. Keep a look out for smaller pumpkins ("sugar pumpkins") that are good for eating.
4. Knock. Not to say hello, but to hear a hollow sound which will let you know that it is ripe.
5. Stand it up to make sure it will sit up level. This will let you know where you will have to carve. You don't want it facing the ground.
6. Do not pick it up from the stem. Pick it up from the bottom. Also, leave as much of it there as possible to help it live longer. (If cutting from the vine.)
7. Handle with care. Bruises will shorten its life.
8. Keep it stored in a cool dry place to keep it from rotting.
More important than picking a pumpkin is having a great safe and fun time making memories with your friends, family, and loved ones.
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