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Make Your Pumpkin Last
By Char | October 11, 2007
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I got these tips from another Watkins dealer and, since Halloween is right around the corner, I thought I’d share them. Here’s how to make your pumpkin last.
1) Disinfect it - Wipe it with a solution of 1 cup chlorine bleach to 2 quarts of water to eliminate mold and bacteria that cause decay.
2) Oil it - Rub cut surfaces with vegetable oil to keep moisture in.
3) Scent it - Sprinkle Watkins cinnamon - a natural antiseptic - inside to prevent mold.
4) Spice it - Shake in some Watkins hot pepper flakes to keep critters from feasting on your decor.
5) Shade it - Shield your pumpkin from direct sun to delay decay.
6) Soak it - Plump it up if it shrivels by immersing in a pot of cold water for an hour.
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