Carve those pumpkins early in October without having them rot! Believe it or not, this is possible. Here are a few tips to help you preserve your carved pumpkins for weeks longer this autumn!
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Mold growth and dehydration are the two main causes of pumpkin rot. Luckily, there are several ways to prevent both!
Tip 1: Bleach
There are two simple ways that bleach can be used to prevent pumpkins from rotting.
A Bleach Bath
Bleach Spray
Applying Vaseline to the carved parts of a pumpkin prevents both dehydration and mold growth, making the pumpkins last weeks longer!
Tip 4: WD 40
If you happen to have WD-40 on hand you can use it to preserve your carved pumpkins. Why does this work? Mineral oil is one of the main ingredients in WD-40, and mineral oil will prevent the pumpkins from drying out.
Mold growth and dehydration are the two main causes of pumpkin rot. Luckily, there are several ways to prevent both!
TIPS & TRICKS TO PREVENT CARVED PUMPKINS FROM ROTTING
Tip 1: Bleach
There are two simple ways that bleach can be used to prevent pumpkins from rotting.
A Bleach Bath
- Give freshly carved pumpkins a bath in bleach water. You will want to use 1 tablespoon of bleach for every gallon of water.
- Soak the pumpkins for 4-6 hours, occasionally pouring some of the water over the pumpkins and turning them.
Bleach Spray
- If you do not feel like soaking your pumpkins in bleach you can spritz them with a bleach & water solution.
- Just make sure that you spray the inside as well as all carved parts daily.
- The water helps hydrate the pumpkins, which prevents rotting.
- The bleach helps kill any bacteria and get rid of any dirt which prevents molding and further helps to keep the pumpkins from rotting.
Applying Vaseline to the carved parts of a pumpkin prevents both dehydration and mold growth, making the pumpkins last weeks longer!
- Simply rub Vaseline over the carved parts of the pumpkin as well as the inside. You may want to use a glove to do this. It gets a little messy, but it works great!
Tip 3: Pumpkin Fresh
Pumpkin Fresh is a store-bought pumpkin preserver that works wonders! It costs a few dollars, but if you are looking for a super easy way to preserve those pumpkins then this is for you! You can find Pumpkin Fresh at most major retailers, or you can order it online here.
Pumpkin Fresh is a store-bought pumpkin preserver that works wonders! It costs a few dollars, but if you are looking for a super easy way to preserve those pumpkins then this is for you! You can find Pumpkin Fresh at most major retailers, or you can order it online here.
Tip 4: WD 40
If you happen to have WD-40 on hand you can use it to preserve your carved pumpkins. Why does this work? Mineral oil is one of the main ingredients in WD-40, and mineral oil will prevent the pumpkins from drying out.
Tip 5: Cooking oils
Cooking oils such as vegetable oil and coconut oil will prevent pumpkins from rotting and works in a similar way to the WD-40. Simply rub the oil onto the carved pumpkin areas and reapply as needed.
Cooking oils such as vegetable oil and coconut oil will prevent pumpkins from rotting and works in a similar way to the WD-40. Simply rub the oil onto the carved pumpkin areas and reapply as needed.
