Fall is such a pretty time of year, and the fall decorations we put out are beautiful too. During this time of year, many people decide to decorate with pumpkins or other gourd.jpg)
s. While this looks beautiful, we all know how badly a pumpkin can decompose and fall apart into a gooey mess.
Here we'll learn how to preserve a pumpkin. Pumpkins aren't cheap, so learning how to preserve a pumpkin will help you get the most for your money.
If you don't plan on carving your pumpkin, spray the outside of it with WD-40 right away. That's right! WD-40 will help you preserve a pumpkin. This also works if you will be carving your pumpkin, you'll just have to spray the inside thoroughly, as well as the outside. Some people are concerned about the safety of placing a tea light candle inside a pumpkin sprayed with WD-40. While we have never had a problem with this, I understand why some would be hesitant to do it. If you would prefer to not use WD-40 to preserve a pumpkin, you can use Vaseline instead.
Preserve a pumpkin with Vaseline by generously applying Vaseline all over the inside of a carved pumpkin. I have heard you can use vegetable oil or olive oil in place of Vaseline, but Vaseline is so much cheaper, why would you? Just clean out your pumpkin like you normally would, allow it to dry, and then smear Vaseline all over the inside. If it dries out, reapply the Vaseline.
You can also preserve a pumpkin by keeping it out of direct sunlight, not carving it too far in advance, and by keeping it out of the rain.
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Comments
I love Halloween and Fall, especially...and pumpkins! Plus, I get to have Sunday off after September! Fun article and one that gets me thinking of my favorite season!
This is great advice, Jenny! I had no idea how to do this! I can't wait until the temps cool off here in Clt. and Fall gets here!
WD-40...is there anything it can't do??
The only use I have for a pumpkin is for PIES! What you have suggested makes sense, though. Nicely written.
I had no idea about these tricks! Thank, Jenny!
WD-40??? I never heard of that. I'll try it and see how it works.
I remember when I discovered an old decorative gourd under my car seat. Needless to say, I hadn't sprayed it with WD-40, and it was REALLY gross!
I can't believe it's almost fall. I've never been very good at pumpkin carving but I do like to decorate them. :-)
Wow.........I never heard of that. You're right though, fall is almost here.
Great to see you here...I'm from AC too. I've subscribed and hope you do the same.
I'm still figuring this site out. ;o(
Never heard of the WD-40 trick. Thanks Jenny!
Interesting :) I love fall...I'm not ready for summer to be over yet, though.
For those among us who have a clue about how to carve a pumpkin, this is a real keeper! My aunt used to make beautiful jack-o-lanterns!
This tips really work. Another trick is to refrigerate the pumpkin during the day. I've never had enough extra fridge space to try it, so I don't know how well it works.
I had no idea, these are great tips. I'll use them come Halloween!
WD-40 sounds sooo much easier than vaseline! I thought I was thorough in my research, but learned something new! :) Thanks!
Vaseline? WOW! Well, I tried the cooking oil one year, but it still rotted too soon. Am I mixed up, or did JaipiSixbear on AC suggest acrylic paint spray... I mean the stuff that sets it. Hmmm... better check that out before I go spraying it on our jack-o-lantern! ; )
Get out of here!!! I had no idea these things could work.
Good advice. I carved my pumpkins 2 days ago and they are already starting to look a little funny and shriveled up so I submerged them all in cool water for about 2 hours and they looked as good as when I first carved them. I also sprayed them really good with WD-40 and they look really good and nice and shiny too.
great idea was wondering if this or something else might work on a pineapple
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