Re: Pumpkin Longevity

Carla,

Your pumpkin will last quit long as long as it is cool, dry, and free of any
broken skin. Last year I had a 70 lb pumpkin last from October to May. I kept it
in the garage on a piece of styrofoam.
As far a planting, use the guidelines for Atlantic Giants. 120 to 150 days. I live
in Southern California and I found that the best time for me to plant is around
June 1st.
Im sure Bakersfield gets colder at night so you may need to start a little earlier
and use a cold frame. I think April would be too soon.

Bob. T.
Torrance Ca.

Carlala196@aol.com wrote:

> Hello again everyone!
> I had a question concerning the longevity of pumpkins once they are off the
> vine.  What are the best ways to lengthen the time a pumpkin is good for after
> it's off the vine?  I live in a fairly arid climate, so I'm not so concerned
> with rot, but I also don't want the pumpkin to be totally useless as a jack-
> o'-lantern come Halloween.
>   I wanted to start my seeds next growing season sometime in April or May,
> which is consistently warm here in Bakersfield at that time of the year, but I
> am concerned about having the pumpkins ready too early.  I would like to have
> the pumpkins ready next season for late September and early October, so I need
> some info on how to properly store pumpkins so they won't rot or get yucky.
> Thanks for any help you can give me!
>
> Carla Spahos (Bakersfield, Ca)
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