Hey There! Here are some important tips for selecting the perfect pumpkin:
Color- Make sure your pumpkin is a desirable shade of orange for pumpkins may not ripen after picked
Size- Make sure you can actually lift your pumpkin! Be sure not to grab it by the stem because it can and will break and ruin some of your pumpkins character.
Texture- The perfect pumpkin will not have any soft spots. Keep an eye out for any rotting, surface damage, or mold when selecting. Holes in the pumpkin may indicate insect infestation.
*If you are cutting your pumpkin from the vine be sure to bring a knife and to cut the vine on either side of the stem
Source: http://pumpkinnook.com/howto/pumpkinpickingtips.htm
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