"Pick a Patch O'Pumpkins" - Find a local pumpkin patch in Arizona
category:Arts and Entertainment posted:January 1st, 2006When there’s a crisp snap in the air, nothing beats a day at the local pumpkin patch. It’s guaranteed to put a Jack-o-Lantern-sized smile on everyone’s face!
If you can, pick yours right off the vine. The flesh should be free of soft spots which can invite mold and rot. If you’re planning to use your pumpkin for carving, choose one that’s big enough. Make sure the base is solid and the stem is intact (also, don’t carry it by the stem - it might break off). If your pumpkin is destined for a pie, choose a small one grown especially for eating. Once you get your fresh-picked pumpkin home, “cure” it by keeping it undisturbed in a cool, dark place. This toughens up the rind and helps prevent rot.
While you’re pumpkin hunting, amaze your friends by sharing these Pumpkin Facts:
-The Irish brought the tradition of pumpkin carving to America. Originally, they carved turnips to celebrate All Hallows Eve - but pumpkins were plentiful in the states, and easier to handle.
-The largest pumpkin ever grown weighed 1,140 pounds.
-Pumpkins were once used to cure freckles and snake bites.
Coconino County
Mountain Ranch Resort
6701 East Mountain Ranch Road, Williams, AZ 86046. Phone: 928-635-0706
Graham County
Apple Annie's Orchard Farm
6405 W. Williams Road, Willcox, AZ 85643. Phone: 520-384-2084
Maricopa County
Crooked Sky Farms
5835 N 83rd Avenue, Glendale, AZ 85303
Mother Nature's Farm
1663 E. Baseline Road, Gilbert, AZ 85233. Phone: (480) 892-5874
Schnepf Farms
22601 E. Cloud Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85242. Phone: 480 987 3100
Tolmachoff Farms
5726 N. 75th Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303. Phone: 623-386-1301
Vertuccio Farms/Alien Extreme
4011 S. Power Rd., Mesa, AZ, 85212. Phone: 480-986-5678
Pima County
Buckelew Farm
17000 W. Ajo Way, Three Points, AZ, Phone: 520-822-2277
Santa Cruz County
Agua Linda Farm
2643 E. Frontage I-19, Exit 42, Amado, AZ 85645. Phone: 520-398-3218
Yavapai County
Young's Farm
Jct. Hwy 69 & 169 in Dewey, Arizona 86327. Phone: 928-632-7272
Source PickYourOwn.org
