How to Choose the Perfect Pumpkin for Halloween

Selecting the pumpkins you'll carve for Halloween is a very serious decision. You'll need to pick pumpkins according to what you want to carve on them. Regardless of how or where you plan to use the pumpkin, having the right pumpkin is a focal point of many Halloween traditions and these tips should help you walk away with the perfect specimen..

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Time to browse through the pumpkins.

1. 

   Decide before buying your pumpkins what designs you will be carving into them. You also need to decide just how many pumpkins you need and where you plan to place them in and around your house. This will help you create a mental plan of how many and what size pumpkins you will need.

2. 

   Select pumpkins that are uniformly orange meaning that are ripe, have no bruises, cuts or nicks. Select pumpkins that are close to the size and shapes you'll need for your decorating plans. It should be as smooth as possible, and free of scratches, dents or gouges.

3. 

   Never carry a pumpkin by its stem; it may break. Care should be taken not to bruise during transport or storage, as this will shorten their life-span.

Resources

• PumpkinCarving101
• Pumpkin Carving Patterns

[Susang6]

on 10/1/2008 You are so right about picking the right pumpkin. great article.

[GreenGardenChic]

on 10/1/2008 It really is an art and all part of the Halloween fun. Thanks.

[kaseysviewblog]

on 9/26/2008 Very useful info.

[Marique-Ideas]

on 9/26/2008 I love the fun of Halloween... as you might have guessed by my articles. Thanks for the tips.