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Pumpkin Carving!

October 17, 2012

Pumpkins are one of those cool things farmers produce: they’re good to eat and fun to decorate! October is prime pumpkin month.

If you’re going to carve some, I’d love to see pictures! (You can email them to [email protected])

For those of you also having some fun with jack-o-lanterns, try these tips to keep them fresh for another 10 days: 
  • Remove dirt: Wipe the exterior surfaces of the carved pumpkin clean using a damp cloth.
  • Treat with bleach solution: Combine 1 tablespoon of bleach per quart of water and put in a spray bottle. Spray the inside of your carved pumpkin and all of the cut surfaces with the solution. This will kill a lot of the surface bacteria and mold that cause rotting. Let the pumpkin sit for 20 minutes.
  • Rub the carved or cut surfaces with petroleum jelly. This will keep out new bacteria and molds and help prevent your jack-o’-lantern from dehydrating.
  • Keep your pumpkin out of direct sunlight and keep it as cool as possible – but above freezing.

(Source: Jack-O’-Lantern Tips: How to Keep Your Carving Fresh)

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