Did you know you can use household items to preserve pumpkins & gourds to make them last longer?

Did you know you can use household items to preserve pumpkins & gourds to make them last longer?

That's right!  By using everyday household items, you can preserve a pumpkin and protect it from pests.

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By preserving pumpkins and gourds you can make your fall pumpkin displays last longer. 

Normally, pumpkins & gourds can last for months. However, if you want to keep insects and rodents away from your fall pumpkin display, then these preservation methods will do the trick!

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I have tested 5 common household items like bleach and vinegar to see which one will preserve pumpkins the best. 

I even tested hairspray on pumpkins! 

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And I tested petroleum jelly as a pumpkin preservation method. 

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I found out that some work better than others and some keep your pumpkins and gourds edible.  So be sure to read about the 5 household items that you can use on your fall pumpkins to make them last the longest.

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