4 Foolproof Tips to Score the Best Pumpkin in Minnesota + Wisconsin

Pumpkins are EVERYWHERE!  Costco, Walmart, Target, HyVee, local pumpkin patches and apple orchards...you can't go far until a pumpkin is in your path.

Best Guide to Finding The Perfect Pumpkin in Minnesota + Wisconsin

Minnesota and Wisconsin aren't the overall producers of pumpkins (Illinois takes home the gold in that category) but if you drive around the countryside, pops of orange will appear in fields.

Trucks and buses are loaded with pumpkins and dropped off at various locations that are easier for you to find.

READ MORE: If you see this orange bus in Minnesota, look closely.

If you are wondering how to find the perfect pumpkin in Minnesota and Wisconsin, below is a great guide for your pumpkin hunt.

READ MORE: Top 11 Spots in Southeast Minnesota To Find a Perfect Pumpkin

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Did You Know You Can Eat The Seeds From a Pumpkin?

When I was in 8th grade, my teacher brought roasted pumpkin seeds to our school for our entire class to try.  This was my first time EVER eating pumpkin seeds and I had no idea if this was going to be something my tastebuds were a fan of or not.  Being a teen in the 90s, I didn't have Google at my fingertips to see what the reviews were on the taste of these seeds.

Pumpkin seeds are a great source of protein and according to WebMD, also help reduce your chances of getting chronic diseases.

I didn't know those facts back in the 90s but I am glad that I did a taste test of these seeds.  Go on an adventure with the seeds in your pumpkins and try these ideas after you are done carving.