Halloween is just around the corner. Are you planning to decorate your home with your children? There’s nothing like a beautifully carved pumpkin to create a festive and spooky atmosphere at the same time. Here’s how to keep it as long as possible.
In a few days, your children will be on vacation. And on this occasion, you will be able to celebrate Halloween with dignity with your family, which takes place on October 31, 2025. To do this, you are already planning to decorate your interior with incredible decorations.
In addition to carefully selecting your disguises and the dishes you will prepare for this spooky evening, it is essential to think about the centerpiece of your decorations: the carved pumpkin. True symbol of Halloweenit brings a warm and mysterious atmosphere at the same time, especially when illuminated by a candle or a small LED lamp.
Unfortunately, a hollowed out pumpkin can quickly spoil if not prepared properly. Mold, dry edges and rapid deterioration are problems that many are familiar with. In the columns of The Mirrorgardening expert Michael Griffiths revealed a great technique to keep your pumpkins fresh until Halloweenwithout fear of them becoming moldy.
By taking the right steps, you can be sure to keep your flagship decoration in very good condition.
How to best store your Halloween pumpkin?
Preserving a carved pumpkin requires a little preparation, but the method is simple and accessible to everyone. Whether you grew your pumpkin in your garden or purchased it from the store, the first step is to clean it carefully.
Simply wash it with water and dishwashing liquid to remove all the dirt and impurities that cover it. Then, dry it well to avoid excess humidity which encourages mold to form. Once the pumpkin is clean, it’s time to prepare a disinfectant solution.
A mixture of water and a small amount of bleach helps kill bacteria and fungi responsible for the rapid deterioration of pumpkin. If your pumpkin is already carved, it’s important to spray not only the outside, but the inside as well. Don’t hesitate to spray the nicely cut edges of your squash either.
This helps slow the growth of mold and prolong the freshness of your creation. In contrast, carved pumpkins typically only last three to five days. You can therefore also place them in your refrigerator to keep them in a suitable condition for longer.
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