Re: pumpkin preservation question

Chris R Wilbers wrote:
> 
> I wonder if I have the record for the longest lasting pumpkin?   A 56
> lb. Prizewinner harvested in October 1996, finally put in the compost
> bin in March 1998 with a small area of softening on the shell.  As I
> chopped it up, I noticed that it was otherwise still very solid.  Now I
> have hundreds of pumpkin seedlings sprouting from this pumpkin in my
> compost bin, and they all look healthier than my AGs did!  I might just
> let one grow there.
> 
> Anyway, I did nothing but keep the pumpkin dry in my foyer.  No sprays,
> special temperatures, dips or anything.  My wife was glad to finally see
> it "go the way of all flesh", but I sorta miss it...
> 
> Regards,
> Chris Wilbers
> Sioux Falls, SD
> 
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> 
> Taskemdoc wrote:
> >
> > Folks- late last season I had a 24 inch diameter by 8 inch height pumpkin
> > which was growing late into the season......  I pulled it and it made a super
> > centerpiece for Thanksgiving.....
> >
> > I have kept it in the garage up until now (it is an AG)..... very thick wall
> > and it is still solid as a rock and orange as can be- so:
> >
> > Do you think this pumpkin will stay in preserved shape until next year?
> > Is there anything i can do to keep this centerpiece intact and prevent
> > rotting?
> >
> > Just thought I would ask if anyone might have some helpful tips....
> >
> > Regards,
> >
> > Taskemdoc - gorwin'em in Cleveland
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I still have several pumpkins from last year. We washed them in a bleach 
solution and stored them in a dry area.  I am not sure what the record
is.

Brent
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