You can easilyroot herb cuttings that you buy from stores! Discover the names of the best ones you can regrow easily that you have bought from a grocery shop or farmer’s market.
06.06.2023 - 16:17 / gardenerspath.com / Winter Squash / Rose Kennedy
How Long Can You Keep a Pumpkin? Post-Harvest Storage TipsMost people who are worried about “storing pumpkin” are looking only for ways to store the portion of puree that’s left in a can of pie filling after doing their baking for Thanksgiving.
But when you grow your own Cucurbita pepo, C. moschata, or C. maximum, being able to save the bounty to use at Halloween or throughout the winter is a luxury.
Since these species have been bred as important food sources, this type of winter squash isn’t super picky about how you save it.
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But there are a few steps that will keep your harvest from rotting before you can carve or cook with them.
I’ll share tips for all types you might want to save for later. Here’s what to expect:
How Long Can You Store Fresh Pumpkins?Before you make plans, a reality check is in order.
All your best efforts won’t keep these winter squash fresh beyond a certain point.
If you’re trying to save a Halloween variety with a thin rind and minimal flesh, you can expect it to stay fresh for a month at room temperature, or a couple of months if you take steps to store it somewhere that’s cool and dry.
As for pie types, they may last two to six months in ideal storage conditions.
Some heirloom cooking pumpkins, like ‘Amish Cheese,’ have thick, sweet flesh and have been bred to be stored for many months longer.
The Australian cooking favorite, ‘Jarrahdale,’ can last up to a year in storage. I have experience growing this variety, and last season used the green-rinded fruits as part of a Christmas display atop my piano.
Of course, any of these maxed out expiration dates rely on a lot of attention from you. Read
You can easilyroot herb cuttings that you buy from stores! Discover the names of the best ones you can regrow easily that you have bought from a grocery shop or farmer’s market.
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