How to pick out the Perfect Pumpkin

It's the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown!

No one wants their Perfect Pumpkin to not last Halloween.

Here with a few tips to keep your Pumpkin in tip top shape is Denise Williams owner of Williams Market in Salisbury MD.  Denise shared a few tips with us when you are picking out your Pumpkin!

• Make sure it is Solid and has no sunken or soft spots.
• It should be a rich deep orange color.
• The stem should be secure.

Some other things you will want to consider is even if you are a master pumpkin carver. Carving your pumpkin too early can leave you with no Pumpkin decorations for Halloween and a big old mess to clean up. Most Pumpkin Carving Pros say the later the better when it comes to carving them. Try not to carve them more than a week before Halloween and if the weather is going to be warm you would be better off to wait until just a few days before the big day. Denise also adds that you can rub Vaseline on the carved areas to help preserve it too!

When you are buying your pumpkin don't forget a carving set. Most carving sets come with several designs and tools to help you carve out the Perfect Pumpkin.

So get ready to dress up, wear those scary costumes, get ready for trick or treating, watch out for those black cats, bobbing for apples, hand out candy, or just sit at home and watch a scary movie or two.

David

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