Beginner Gardening: Jack o' Lanterns, 0 by GardeningMommy

GardeningMommy wrote:
Kristie,

I read that too! Here it is (I'd link it, but the page lists tons of other stuff along with this):

"Wait until the pumpkin is about 3 to 4 weeks old or developed enough to have smooth, slightly toughened skin (all fuzz long gone). Any blunt tool will do; a large nail works fine or even a ball point pen. Break the skin and don't penetrate more than 1/8 inch. There will be some "bleeding" for a few hours after surgery. Wipe the marking during the next few hours, and it should seal within a day. At first, it may be hard to see the results; but the scar will show in time and will grow in size along with the pumpkin."

I am debating whether or not I want to do it or not, because I know there will be a lot of disappointment if the one with their name doesn't make it. But I think I want to do it anyway! If not, I'll definitely have to go for personalized flags.

I would like to attribute the instructions and picture sadako.com.

This message was edited Jul 19, 2007 8:10 AM