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How To Preserve Pumpkins For Fall Decorating
by
Dawn @ Creative Cain Cabin
(IC: blogger)
Make those pumpkins and gourds last through the season longer, with this easy to do method.
By now most of you are probably in full swing with your Fall decorating, I know I am and I like my pumpkins and gourds to last as long as possible. Ideally if you can preserve them you can also use them for your Halloween and even Thanksgiving decor if you live in a cooler climate.
Here’s a great tip for extending the life of your pumpkins.
This process removes any spores that can cause early rotting. You should get an additional 3-4 weeks out of your pumpkins before they start to spoil. If you live in a hot climate keep the pumpkins in a cool location until you’re ready to decorate such as a basement or garage, and place them on newspaper to absorb any dampness. Happy Fall Decorating everyone.
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Published September 28th, 2014 3:36 PM
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Erica Forsyth on Oct 05, 2018
You're not suppose to mix dish soap with bleach because it has ammonia and produces a poisonous gas.
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Jo Chandler,Martinez Ga on Nov 06, 2018
I also use this method and it works great,others may have a different method.Good luck and HAPPY THANKSGIVING.
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