Alabama NewsCenter — Alabama Cooperative Extension System: Pumpkin care is not just hocus pocus

By: Justin Miller

Nothing says fall is here quite like pumpkins. Whether you choose to decorate with whole ones or carve them into scary faces, pumpkins add a fun element to any fall décor. To make your pumpkins and jack-o’-lanterns last this season, the Alabama Cooperative Extension System has a few care tips to follow.

One of the most important steps to pumpkin care is choosing the right pumpkin. Mallory Kelley, an Alabama Extension home grounds, gardens and home pests regional agent, said the healthier a pumpkin is, the longer it will last.

“When you go to choose your pumpkin, you want to make sure that there are no cracks or blemishes,” Kelley said. “Also, make sure the pumpkin is very firm and not soft, as that is a sign of the beginning stages of rot.”

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