Pumpkin Season

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Pumpkin Storage and Handling

Optimal temperature for pumpkins is 50-55. Keep in cool, dry place
Do not store on concrete floor
Do not sotre pumpkins next to appleas as the ethylene gas releaseed by apples speeds up the ripening process and can cut the shelf life of the pumpkin
Pumpkins can gennerally withstand two days at 28 degrees before they begin to softe

Tips on preserving your carved Jack-O-Lantern

Clean your pumpkin, remove dirt using a damp cloth
Make a bleach solution of 1 T bleach per quart of water and put it in a spray bottle
Spray the pumpkin inside and all cut areas of the pumpkin
Allow 20 minutes for the bleach spray to dry
Rub all of the carved or cut surfaces with petroleum jelly
Wipe excess petroleum jelly off with a paper towel
Keep the pumpkin out of direct sunlight and keep it cool without allowing it to freeze

Pumpkin Puree Recipe

Pupkin Recipe

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