Pumpkins. They're an almost universally-known staple of Fall synonymous with Halloween (Jack-O-Lanterns) and Thanksgiving (pie). And now that the harvest is over, families across Central New York will start to pick the pumpkins they display all throughout the month. Since New York is near the top in pumpkin production, people have many different shapes, sizes and colors to choose from, farm owner Brian Reeves said.
"That one's a little oranger, that one's a little yellower," Reeves, owner of Reeves Farm in Baldwinsville, said. "This one has a bigger stem. That one's a more tall look, this one's a squatty fat look. Breeders love to do this stuff."
And Reeves said this year's crop is as big as it has been in several years. But if you're a novice pumpkin picker, there's a few things you need to know.
"It's a very deep orange that's usually an indication of good plant health," Reeves said. "The skin is almost leathery, [it needs a] good texture to it."
Don't forget about the stem either. A good stem should be strong, thick and a deep green. That stem can be the difference between a pumpkin worth $10, and one worth only one, Reeves said.
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