Many people look forward to harvesting pumpkins to enjoy this tasty and healthy product.
Therefore, it is worth knowing what signs indicate the readiness of the crop.
What signs should you be aware of?
Rate the color
One of the important factors is the color of the pumpkin. If the crop is ripe, it becomes beautiful, bright and saturated. The color should become characteristic depending on the variety.
In most cases, the pumpkin turns a beautiful orange color.
Matteness
If your pumpkins look shiny, it's too early to harvest them. If the crop is ready to harvest, the skin will be matte.
Sound
It is always easy to determine the ripeness of a pumpkin by its sounds. Simply knock on it. If you hear a dull sound, you can start harvesting.
You can also simply press on the pumpkin: in a mature crop, the skin will remain intact without any dents or damage.
Stems
If the pumpkin is ripe, the foliage will look dry and lifeless. You can also feel the stem: it should be quite hard.
Thanks to these signs, you can harvest pumpkins in a timely manner.
