The Best Way to Preserve Pumpkins For The Winter

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You may notice that pumpkins are practically given away after the Halloween season is over. For just pennies, or even less, you can snag a pumpkin that is still fresh and in very usable shape. Learn more

The Best Way to Preserve Pumpkins For The Winter

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Before you begin, you want to only use pumpkins that are free from rot or softening. Learn more

If the pumpkin has already begun to deteriorate, you will not be able to stop this process.

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Begin by harvesting pumpkins or buying pumpkins before they have been exposed to frost or a freeze.

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Only preserve pumpkins that still have their stem on, and a good 2 or more inches of one at that.

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