We are in October, and it is feeling like Fall.

Many people have been taking early trip to the pumpkin patch to pick out their pumpkin’s already, but with weeks until Halloween, you want to make sure your pumpkin stays fresh. Nothing is sadder than when your pumpkin rots before Halloween, and doesn’t get it’s moment to shine as a jack-o-lantern.

Turns out, there are some tips and tricks on how to keep your pumpkins fresh. Here are some of the best tips I found on how to keep you pumpkin fresher, longer.

• Clean it!

  Clean the inside of the pumpkin with a teaspoon of bleach per one quart of water

  @jsnurserync

  You can have pumpkins if you live in the south… if its hot or cold to you its hot or cold to your pumpkins! #pumpkin #pumpkincares #cleanproduce #nursery #gardencenter #northcarolina #gardencenter #newportncmiddleschool

  ♬ LIMITS THE SKY - Mpax

• Bleach Bath

  Give it a bleach-water bath after you carve it. All you need is a bucket filled with water and 2/3 cup of bleach. Leave the pumpkin there to soak for up to 24 hours.

  @smithsgardentown

  Ever buy pumpkins and they rot long before the season is over? Michael shares his top 5 tips for keeping your pumpkins fresh. #smithsgardentown #pumpkins #pumpkintips #tipamdtricks #moreyouknow #gardensuperstore #falliscoming #freshpumpkin #rottingpumpkin

  ♬ Pumpkin Halloween Orchestra (Standard Version -Long-) - Track_3K

• Treat the skin

  Put Petroleum Jelly on it to help it from drying out on the outside

  @kandicebreinholt

  How to make your pumpkins last all season long 🎃🍂 #cleanwithme #pumpkins #pumpkintips #cleaningmotivation #satisfying #fallaesthetic #fallporch

  ♬ original sound - Kandice Breinholt

• Water

  Did you know you need to water your pumpkin? Pumpkins shrivel up because they run out of moisture. Spraying it every day with water mixed with a few drops of bleach will keep it moist and ward off bacteria.

  @fashionablylatemom

  Prepping the pumpkins for the porch to help keep them from rotting. Do one part bleach or vinegar to 4 parts water. Soak pumpkins for 30-45 min to help them fight bacteria while outside. #diyproject #fallporchdecor #pumpkins #HowTo #tipsandtricks #fashionablylatemom #fyp #falldecor

  ♬ Adams Family Theme Song - Halloween DJ's

• Keep it cool

  You can store your pumpkin in the fridge overnight to help keep it fresh!

  @alice..does..stuff

  This my little pumpkin friend 🎃🍁 #pumkin #pumkinfriend #halloween #fall #littlepumkinfriend #cute #funny #fallleaves

  ♬ original sound - hi

• Ice baths aren't just for people

  If your pumpkin is starting to wilt, put it in an ice bath overnight to help refresh it.

  @misspeculiarpumpkin

  Sunday kinda love 🧡🎃👻 #sundaykindalove #love #lovers #halloween #halloween2022 #dark #fall #autumn #foryou #fypage #viral #witch #witchtok #trending #coffee #pumpkin #pumpkinspice #pumpkinspice

  ♬ Whats a soulmate - csbyeol

• Make sure it like the temperature!

  Pumpkins do best in temperatures around 50-60 degrees!

  @goldfishpumpkin

  Had to try this trend! 100% recommend! #fyp #takethedayoffchallenge #pressurewashing #halloween #satifying #oddlysatisfying #pumpkingcarving #pumpkin

  ♬ This Is Halloween - Hairy & Scary Creatures

• Wait to carve

  Lastly, the longer you wait to carve your pumpkin, the longer it will last.

  @ovviawellness

  What other helpful Halloween tips have I been missing out on? #pumpkin #halloween #pumpkincarving #quicktips #ovvia

  ♬ Halloween ・ cute horror song - PeriTune

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