If I cut one today, how can I make it last for Halloween? I plan on keeping it outside. (the weather ranges from 40's-60's.)
2006-10-21 02:18:49 · 13 answers · asked by ? 4 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
At some point during the day you should take them inside and refrigerate them. Take them out again at night... Maybe also if you sprinkle some lemon juice over it, it will hold off the oxidation process...
2006-10-21 02:21:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
# Select pumpkins that are very fresh and firm. Avoid choosing a pumpkin that has bruised or soft areas or cuts or other visible blemishes.
# Store both cut or uncut pumpkins in a cool dry place to keep them fresh longer. You may have a cool basement or room in the refrigerator.
# Remember that warm weather and hot sunlight can speed decay in a pumpkin. If you live in a hot climate be sure to store your uncut pumpkins in a cool spot and wait to carve them until a day or two before Halloween.
# Once a pumpkin is carved, cover it with plastic for a day or two to help keep moisture in the pumpkin.
# Smaller cut pumpkins can be wrapped in plastic and stored inside the refrigerator for a few days before Halloween -- helpful if you are having a party and need to carve them ahead of time.
# The Pumpkin Masters website advises that a shrivled cut pumpkin can sometimes be revived temporarily by soaking it in a bucket of cool water for several hours, then draining thoroughly.
# Cover all cut edges of a pumpkin, as well as the entire interior, with petroleum jelly . This is the best way to reduce moisture loss and keep a pumpkin looking fresh longer.
# Heat from electric lightbulbs and candles can also contribute to the early demise of a pumpkin. Try cutting a hole in the top of the pumpkin, allowing heat to escape.
2006-10-21 02:23:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Put some Vasoline on the cut areas to keep the pumpkin from drying out too fast.
2006-10-21 02:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
As soon as you cut it (remove seeds, cut stem off, carve into the skin) you start the deterioration process. At 50º average, it will probably be soft or worse by Halloween...
Make another on the 29th
2006-10-21 02:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Clarkie 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well you can keep it in a cool place and do not let any heat get to it!Do not keep it outside you could put it outside on Halloween day.
2006-10-21 02:28:46 · answer #5 · answered by C.L. H 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
We always draw pictures on them and then a couple of nights before Halloween we then cut them - the kids and I then have two nights of doing things
2006-10-21 02:23:31 · answer #6 · answered by freemansfox 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I have also heard to but pumpkins with atleast a 2 inch stem. That they are less likely to rot. And I have heard to wash the pumpkin with diluted bleach before sitting it outside. Hope this helps. Happy Halloween !!!!!!!!!!!
2006-10-21 02:38:27 · answer #7 · answered by ashashbaby 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The weather sounds perfect. If you keep it from direct rain, and with the cooler weather. It should last ten days perfectly. Light now and then to dry interior.
2006-10-21 02:23:43 · answer #8 · answered by abbyrose 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
use more then one.. or use a fake till the eve of halloween then prepare it and put it out.. all fresh and ready for halloween
2006-10-21 02:43:15 · answer #9 · answered by ca4btts 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i had the same problem i also had problems with the neighbors cat so i went to the store and bought some Moth Balls crushed them and you can add some inside the pumpkin or around the area the smell will bother the rodents and keep them away from your pumpkins good luck
2016-05-22 07:25:42 · answer #10 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋