November 1st is Halloween every year, and October 31st is Halloween night. Halloween is coming this year, and families in the UK, the United States and other places will visit pumpkin fields and local supermarkets, hoping to buy the largest and roundest pumpkins.
On Halloween, kids will watch horror movies, trick-and-treat, and carve pumpkins of their choice at holiday celebrations.
About 18 million pumpkins are grown every year in the UK, more than half of which are used for pumpkin carvings or other forms of Halloween displays.
So, people should carve pumpkins early or late to ensure that it is in its best shape during the grandest festival.
But how long can the pumpkin be stored after carving, and how should you deal with your own pumpkin after Halloween?
pumpkin has a shorter lifespan after carving. Pumpkins that have not been carved can be stored for about two to three months if placed in a well-ventilated place.
However, once the carving is completed, the lifespan of pumpkin lantern will be shortened.
Generally speaking, pumpkins can be stored for three to five days after being carved, and if you live in a colder area or store it in the refrigerator between uses, it can be stored for up to two weeks.
After this time, Halloween pumpkins will begin to show signs of rot, turning brown and moldy.
When choosing your own Halloween pumpkin, you should find an orange and brightest-skinned pumpkin.
The brighter the pumpkin, the harder the skin, which means it will last for a long time after being carved.
You should also check the skin of the pumpkin for defects or holes, as they may cause the pumpkin to rot at a faster rate.
Pumpkin engravers should also store their Halloween pumpkin pieces in dark, dry and cool places to ensure that they are not damp.
After the pumpkin is carved, apply diluted lemon juice or vaseline to the exposed parts to prevent them from rotting quickly.
How should we deal with my pumpkin after Halloween?
Since the ingredients contain a lot of water, pumpkin is easy to decompose and is also very suitable for compost.
Be sure to remove the seeds to prevent the pumpkin sprouts from growing in your garden before putting them in the compost heap.
These dry seeds are delicious, people can eat them or grind them to feed them to birds.
