Carved Pumpkins Tips

October 10, 2020
Tips & Tricks to preserve carved pumpkins and prevent rotting jack-o-lanterns #halloween #pumpkinhacks #pumpkintipscarving #jackolanternpreservationhacks #growingajeweledrose
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! 

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.
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  • Soak the pumpkins for 4-6 hours, occasionally pouring some of the water over the pumpkins and turning them.
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Bleach Spray
  • If you do not feel like soaking your pumpkins in bleach you can spritz them with a bleach & water solution.
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  • Just make sure that you spray the inside as well as all carved parts daily. 
Why Bleach Bathing Works:
  • 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.
Tip 2: Vaseline 

Applying Vaseline to the carved parts of a pumpkin prevents both dehydration and mold growth, making the pumpkins last weeks longer! 
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  • 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! 
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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.
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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.
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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.
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