Pumpkin 2026

You know when to pick a pumpkin when the rind is hard, the color is deep and even, and the stem has started to dry out and turn woody.   If you’ve ever stood in a pumpkin patch wondering whether that big orange beauty is ready or if it needs a few more weeks on … Read more

You’ll know pumpkin seeds are done roasting when they’re dry to the touch, lightly golden, and make a soft rattling sound as they shift around the pan.   That’s the short answer, but the full picture involves a few more clues that tell you exactly when to pull them out of the oven.   If … Read more

You can know when a pumpkin is ready to pick by checking its color, rind, stem, and the timing of your harvest.   The pumpkin should be a deep, solid orange with no green patches left on the skin.   Its rind will feel hard and sound hollow when you tap it with your knuckles. … Read more

You know when a pumpkin is ripe by checking its color, its stem, and the sound it makes when you knock on it.   If you’ve ever stood in your garden staring at a big orange orb and asked yourself how to know when a pumpkin is ripe, you’re not alone.   Knowing when a … Read more

You can know when a pumpkin is ready to harvest by looking at its color, stem, and skin.   A ripe pumpkin has a deep, solid orange color, and the rind will feel hard and firm when you press it with your fingernail.   The stem should be dry and starting to turn brown, and … Read more