Halloween Is Almost Here! Have You Gotten Your…

HALLOWEEN IS ALMOST HERE! HAVE YOU GOTTEN YOUR PUMPKIN YET? Pumpkin Breeder Talks About What People Like in a Pumpkin For adults and children alike, one thing comes to mind when thinking about October: Halloween. And one of the most popular traditions during Halloween time is picking out the perfect pumpkin. Whether at a pumpkin patch or the local grocery store, Americans across the country will be looking for the perfect pumpkin to decorate the front yard or turn into a jack-o-lantern. But what really makes a perfect pumpkin?

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Dark orange, vibrant color, smooth skin and a long, strong stem (handle) are the main things to look for when choosing your holiday pumpkin. Once you have those key elements, the rest is up to you! Some facts about pumpkins: 80% of the pumpkin supply in the United States is available in October. Americans spend about $100 million this time of year on pumpkins. This year consumers will spend nearly $5 billion celebrating Halloween.