Harvesting and Curing Pumpkins

Pumpkins are planted in the spring, they are ready to harvest in late summer and early fall.

HARVESTING PUMPKINS

Pumpkins are ready for harvest as soon as the vine leaves surrounding each pumpkin dry up and wither.

To ensure the longest shelf life possible for each pumpkin, cut the stem high up where it meets the vine. The lower the stem the shorter the shelf life of the pumpkin. The stem will dry up and seal your pumpkin for five months of storage.

CURING PUMPKINS 

Cure your pumpkins in a cool shady spot away from direct sunlight like a garage. Place pumpkins
atop a surface with ventilation, garage shelves work great. Pumpkins should be cured for two weeks.

Now you are ready to decorate your home and have a pumpkin cookout! 

PUMPKIN RECIPES

Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin pancakes
Pumpkin Bread
Pumpkin Thai Curry
Picarones (Peruvian Pumpkin Donuts)
Candied Pumpkins
Pumpkin Soup
Pumpkin Stew
Baked Pumpkin
Pumkin Raviolis in Butter Sage Sauce

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