| My pumpkin is already fully orange. When do I pick it off the vine? I do not want it to rot. thank you |
| Harvest pumpkins when they have developed a uniform orange color and have a hard rind. Mature pumpkins have very hard skins that can't be punctured with your thumb nail. And, when mature, your pumpkin will have dull-looking surfaces. Harvest all mature pumpkins before a hard freeze. A light frost will destroy the vines but should not harm the fruit. Most pumpkins are ready to harvest in late September or early October. |
