How do I store Pumpkin Seeds until next year when I want to plant them.?

Question

This year I grew a few hundred pumpkins in our large back yard. But now I want to save some of the seeds from the larger pumpkins and white pumpkins to grow again next year. Before I carve my pumpkins and extract the seeds what is a good way to store the seeds and is there anything I need to do to preserve them for next year?

Answer 1

Lay them out on some newspaper and allow them to dry completely. Then, place them in a paper envelope and don't forget to label it so you don't forget what they are. Store them in a dark warm place until spring.
Good Luck

Answer 2

How To Store Pumpkin Seeds

Answer 3

I sincerely hope the two haven't cross pollinated!

OK, remove the seeds and strings and wash away the strings (pumpkin guts as we called as kids). Once the seeds are clean, let the seeds dry.....I'd blot them in paper towel and then let them air dry overnight. I'd put the seeds in a paper envelope and then store the envelope in jars with lids. Keep the seeds in a cool place, not freezing, until next spring. Pumpkin seeds are pretty tough as they are so large.

Answer 4

Clean them well and let them dry totally. Put them in plastic bags and store in your fridge, This simulates winter. The biggest pumpkins you have ever seen come from that variety, not generally from store bought. But go anyway--Make sure you have a lot of space as they are a very large vine. Happy Halloween.

Answer 5

Wash them , then spread them out on paper ( brown shopping bags cut open are great ). When thoroughly dry , store them in a dry place until planting time . A smaller paper bag is fine for storing them in .

Answer 6

Let them dry out, put them in a marked zip lock bag, don't close it 100% to let a little air in and either put them in a dark place or better yet in the freezer where they will stratify and start faster next year.