Pumpkins

[sherrardk]

Bit late to ask now (as my husband has already 'carved' one) - but how long does a carved pumpkin last? (It is currently wrapped in cling flim, with a cup of water inside and is in the garage.) Thanks

[poodicat]

Bit early...

[boxtops]

I think you'll find it'll sweat when wrapped up - I'd be more inclined to leave it unwrapped in a dry place, but I think you'll be hard pressed to keep it for the next ten days without it going curly on you!

[sherrardk]

Have to be done for Friday for school (sorry, should have said).

[Prudie]

I seem to remember mine going a bit smelly and slimey after a couple of days but maybe OK if kept cool like yours.

[AlBags]

(.... and the pumpkin)

!x

[Jemisa]

You know how a cucumber goes after a couple of days,when its been cut.
It might have been better to do it 3-4 days previous.

jem

[society]

Wrap it in brown paper or news paper, it would last longer than wrapped in cling film.

[Goodsoulette]

Soak it in a cold water and bleach solution overnight.... then spray it inside and out daily. Water to hydrate and bleach to kill bacteria. Might even last till halloween.