1. CHECK THE COLOR OF THE SKIN:

The Delica pumpkin is characterized by a green skin. A good pumpkin begins to be ripe and good when the green of the skin begins to darken, lose its shine and thus become opaque. 

2. CHECK THE PEEL:

The peel should feel hard to the touch. If you want, and you can, do a little test: try scratching the peel with your nails, if you can't or do it with difficulty this is a good sign.

3. CHECK THE PETIOLE:

It's the extreme part that connects to the plant. A good pumpkin should have a dry stem, as if it were a piece of wood.

4. CHECK THE SHAPE:

The Delica pumpkin must have a round and flattened shape.

5. CHECK THE CONSISTENCY:

Place a finger on the peel and apply a little pressure. If the pumpkin indents a little it means that it isn't yet ripe or was picked ahead of time, but if it encounters resistance and maintains its solid structure, it means that the pumpkin is ready.

6. CHECK THE SOUND:

Tap the pumpkin on the bottom. If it emits a harmonious sound, it means that the nutrients have been completely absorbed and the pumpkin is ready to be eaten. Otherwise, if there is a dull sound, it would be better to wait.

I hope these tips can be useful for choosing the perfect pumpkin for your creations as soon as you go shopping or check the pumpkins in your garden...

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