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2006-10-24 12:03:56 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Beauty & Style ➔ Makeup
usually pumpkins last about a week once they've been carved.
2006-10-24 12:05:06 · answer #1 · answered by u_make_me_wanna_lala 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Probably not. It depends on your weather for one thing. If it's pretty cold where you are that will help preserve the carved pumpkin. Warmth & sunlight will rot it in no time. Once a pumpkin is carved, cover it with plastic for a day or two to help keep moisture in the pumpkin. Of course it would be ideal if you could keep it in a refrigerator if you have the space.
Ideally, it's best to wait until 2-3 days before Halloween to carve the pumpkins. There are things that you can do to retard decomposition. You can spread vaseline on all the cut parts on the pumpkin, and spread it inside, although that can be pretty messy. I have also heard about using WD-40 on the cut parts, but I don't remember any of the details. (Just remember to be careful using these products because of combustability, although as far as the WD-40 goes I think it's the vapors that are the worst.
If your cut pumpkin does get shriveled it can sometimes be revived temporarily by soaking it in a bucket or bathtub of cool water for several hours, then draining thoroughly. Try to keep carved pumpkins off of concrete as concrete pulls the moisture out of the pumpkin. Put a layer of plastic underneath such a a plastic bag or plastic wrap on newspapers to prevent moisture loss.
Also, be sure that you cut a hole in the top of the pumpkin so heat from light or candle can escape.
There are commercial preparations that you can buy: http://www.pumpkinfresh.com/ (I am in no way affiliated with this company)
Hope this helps!
JT
2006-10-24 19:32:40 · answer #2 · answered by Janet T 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no carve it 2 or 3 days before Halloween
2006-10-24 19:05:38 · answer #3 · answered by Victoria 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I just read where if you use petroleum jelly (brand Vaseline) on the carved part of the pumpkin, it will keep the area from spoiling so fast.
2006-10-24 19:20:45 · answer #4 · answered by Juanitaville 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would go ahead and carve it today or tomorrow! You only have a lil over a week til Halloween and it will last that long!
2006-10-24 19:09:17 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Pumpkins usually last one or even three weeks before they start to rot any way Halloweens next way.
2006-10-24 19:08:34 · answer #6 · answered by CheyenneSky 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
yeah my neighbors have had their pumpkins carved since October 1st and only now are they starting to rot.
2006-10-24 19:06:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yeah youre good, carve away!
2006-10-24 19:06:13 · answer #8 · answered by Jenster*is*flipping*you*off 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
psh no, they rot after two days, but try putting vaseline on it to make it last longer
2006-10-24 21:09:45 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably will, it depends on if you clean it well. make sure all the junk is out of there or it will decease by tomorrow :)
2006-10-24 19:06:14 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋