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Want your pretty pumpkins and gourds to last all season long? With this simple trick they can stay good for 1-3 months!

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We’ll show you a quick and easy way to preserve decorative pumpkins…and it doesn’t require toxic bleach so it’s wildlife friendly!

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How to Preserve Pumpkins with Vinegar: First, fill your kitchen or utility sink with water. Next, add 1/2 to 1 cup of distilled white vinegar.

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Dunk your pumpkins in the water and wash away any dirt. While washing, check for any cuts or open scrapes on the pumpkins.

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Allow your pumpkins to soak for 10 minutes, then flip them over and soak 10 more minutes.

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Rinse and set your pumpkins out to dry. When the pumpkins are completely dry, coat any scrapes or cuts with petroleum jelly.

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How to Preserve Decorative Pumpkins

Want your pretty pumpkins and gourds to last all season long? With this simple trick they can stay good for 1-3 months!

We’ll show you a quick and easy way to preserve decorative pumpkins…and it doesn’t require toxic bleach so it’s wildlife friendly!

SUPPLIES

– Large kitchen sink or utility sink – Water – White distilled vinegar – Petroleum jelly (optional)

How to Preserve Pumpkins with Vinegar: First, fill your kitchen or utility sink with water. Next, add 1/2 to 1 cup of distilled white vinegar.

1

Dunk your pumpkins in the water and wash away any dirt. While washing, check for any cuts or open scrapes on the pumpkins.

2

Allow your pumpkins to soak for 10 minutes, then flip them over and soak 10 more minutes.

3

Rinse and set your pumpkins out to dry. When the pumpkins are completely dry, coat any scrapes or cuts with petroleum jelly.

4

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