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Pumpkins: how long do they stay 'good'?

13 years ago

I planted some a few fancy pumpkins for my fall decorations this year. Unfortunately, the squash bugs are having a field day with them. I did manage to get a few, one of which I harvested yesterday. And it's July. How long will this thing keep if I refrigerate it? Anyone know?

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rstorch
Original Author
13 years ago
I hope this helps! Sorry for the delayed response. I've been in squash bug battle mode w my pumpkins. I have one more on the vine. Praying it makes it. And praying these stay good thru November. I'm storing them inside. Not in the fridge. Thoughts?
rstorch
Original Author
13 years ago
And I've never grown pumpkins. Not even sure when to harvest them. I just noticed these had stopped growing a while back. Worried about critters getting to them so I pulled them.

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