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How long does a Pumpkin last?

 
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moggins



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 6:20 pm    Post subject: How long does a Pumpkin last? Reply with quote
    

I was given a pumpkin for Halloween last year and it was still green, so I left it in the lean to. It's finally gone orange all over, would it still be good to eat or should I just fling it away?

mrsnesbitt



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Cut through it and see what is what!

have a great recipe for pumpkin + maple spread frompreserved book.

Dx

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 6:53 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

We still have several from last year. We ate a couple last month and they're still fine.

If the pumpkin is still firm, with no signs of rotting then it should be ok. Once cut if it smell fine then it should be ok. They can last into summer if kept dry and cool (and free from mice).

Not all pumpkins do go orange, some of ours are still grey/green with a hint of orange.

moggins



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 7:00 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'll cut into it outdoors then just to be on the safe side

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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 7:06 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Take care as they can be very tough to get through.

moggins



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PostPosted: Sat Mar 05, 05 7:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

I'll be okay, I'm a expert in Halloween pumpkin stencilling, I just don't usually cook them

Trouble is I keep getting herds of kids in to view the current years pumpkin

tahir



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 05 8:35 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

It should be fine, used a couple of last year's butternut's yesterday

moggins



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PostPosted: Sun Mar 06, 05 11:07 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

That's good, I feel a pumpkin chutney making session coming on

Mr O



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PostPosted: Mon Mar 14, 05 9:25 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
    

Some pumkins last much longer than others!

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