Pumpkin

You can freeze any kind of pumpkin, but small, pie-type pumpkins yield the most flesh per inch. Pie pumpkins are typically small—6 to 8 inches… Read More »Can You Freeze A Whole Pumpkin For Halloween?

Any temperatures that are projected to drop into the mid-30s should make a gardener’s frost alert kick in. Squash and pumpkin plants can be covered… Read More »How Do You Cover A Pumpkin With Frost?

A light frost will not damage the pumpkins themselves. However, all mature pumpkins should be harvested before temperatures drop into the mid to low 20’s.… Read More »Can Harvested Pumpkins Survive Frost?

Avoid leaving your pumpkin outside during freezing temperatures. Ideally, you want to place it somewhere with a temperature in the upper 50s to lower 60s… Read More »Should I Bring Pumpkins Inside?

Will pumpkin seeds overwinter in the garden and come up in the spring? ‘Anyone with a compost pile knows that pumpkin seeds will survive the… Read More »Can Pumpkin Seeds Survive Winter?

Once frozen, you’ll need to properly defrost the puree before using. The easiest way to do this is to let the puree thaw overnight in… Read More »Can You Use A Pumpkin After It Has Frozen?

Keep the inside hydrated. Evie points out that once carved, pumpkins go soft and can collapse if they’re not hydrated. ‘To help your pumpkin retain… Read More »Why Are My Pumpkins Going Soft?

Can these pumpkins stay inside? Of course! When you’re decorating your home for Halloween, you can absolutely display jack-o’-lanterns inside. Just keep in mind that… Read More »Should I Keep My Carved Pumpkin Inside Or Outside?

Here’s what you need to know about storing cut pumpkin: The best way to store cut pumpkin is to wrap it tightly in cling wrap… Read More »Can You Cut Up Pumpkin Ahead Of Time?

All pumpkins and hard-shelled winter squash may be stored at the end of the growing season for use well into the new year. For best… Read More »How Do You Store A Pumpkin For The Winter?