Pumpkin Carving: How to Pick a Pumpkin or Squash

Pumpkins and squash are a great crop for the fall season: they're popular both in recipes and for decoration. But did you know that the pumpkins you carve for Halloween are not the same ones you'll bake into a pie? Cooking pumpkins are harder and full of flesh, and are next to impossible to carve. Jack-o-lantern pumpkins, on the other hand, are full of water and are easy to carve. In this video, http://www.WatchMojo.com heads to Quinn's Farm to speak with owner and operator Elwood Quinn about the differences between varieties of squash and cooking pumpkins. He also gives us some tips on finding the perfect pumpkin for a great jack-o-lantern. read more...