A pumpkin suitable for carving should be large and firm: a diameter of 20–25 cm is best for carving; if it's too small, it's hard to cut, and if it's too large, it's hard to lift. Pumpkins with smooth skin and no soft spots are fresher.
Basic Knowledge
What pumpkin do you use to carve a jack-o'-lantern?
Choose a large, thick-fleshed, smooth-skinned carving pumpkin (a round pumpkin other than Sugar Pumpkin), and don't use small pie pumpkins.
Key points
PointA diameter of 20–25 cm is the easiest to handle.
PointSmooth skin, no soft spots
PointDon't use small pie pumpkins
FAQ
Can you eat a carved pumpkin?
After carving and leaving the pumpkin out, it is not recommended to eat it, as bacteria can easily grow.