With Halloween, only a couple of weeks away. It's time to pick out the perfect pumpkin. There is actually a scientific method to find the best pumpkin this holiday season. According to Bio Advanced, here are 5 tips for finding the perfect pumpkin:

1. Check the pumpkins for soft spots and signs of mold. Don't forget to check underneath, and press on it with your thumbs. If it gives a little, the pumpkin isn't fresh.

2. Pumpkins continue to ripen and will get more orange after they're picked. So choosing a lighter pumpkin NOW could give you a perfect deep orange one by Halloween.

3. Look for one that has its handle or stem intact. And a dark green stem is a sign it was picked recently, compared to a brown stem.

4. Look for pumpkins with flat walls and no deep ribs those are better for carving. And skip the tall, oblong pumpkins, which typically have stringier flesh that makes precise cuts difficult.

5. And once you think you've found the one, set it on a flat surface to be sure it sits upright.

If your looking for a pumpkin patch to take the kids check out the Ellms Family Farms.

Ellms Family Farm
448 Charlton Road Ballston Spa, NY 12020

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