Home decoration expert Joshua Houston shares the ideal time to carve pumpkins for maximum freshness and longevity, ensuring your Jack-o'-lantern stays pristine until Halloween night.
If you're gearing up for a spooktacular Halloween and fancy trying your hand at pumpkin carving, you might be wondering about the best time to get creative with your designs. Joshua Houston, a home decoration expert from Household Quotes , has shared the ideal date for carving your pumpkins to ensure they stay fresh for the big night. He said: 'Surprisingly, pumpkins can last anywhere between eight to twelve weeks, this means you can start planning your pumpkin-picking trip now.
' Joshua also offers advice on selecting the best pumpkin for your display. He suggests checking for any signs of damage or soft spots, as these could lead to premature rotting, reports the Mirror . He said: 'Hard pumpkins will last longer as one being soft is a sign that it's already beginning to rot.' Additionally, he points out that a green stem is a good indicator of freshness, meaning the pumpkin will last longer.
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