How to preserve pumpkins?

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I want them to last until Halloween

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Janet Pizaro on Oct 04, 2016
www.hometalk.com/diy/decorate/pumpkins/how-to-preserve-pumpkins-for-fall-decorating-4923003...

How To Preserve Pumpkins For Fall Decorating

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Julie Tiedt on Oct 04, 2016
I coat the whole inside with vegetable oil or Vaseline, helps keep them from drying out.

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Linda Winkelmann Craft on Oct 04, 2016
I've heard dipping it in bleach water will preserve it.

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Michael Ferguson on Oct 05, 2016
I heard that WD40 is quite good, which turns out is mostly mineral oil. https://www.shopswell.com/how-to-preserve-pum...

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KatAych on Oct 17, 2016
Are we talking carved pumpkins or just regular, whole pumpkins?

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