How long do pumpkins last carved

To make sure your carved pumpkins last until Halloween, we've consulted a couple pumpkin pros for their top tips. Follow their advice for when to pick and carve pumpkins, and your masterpiece is sure to look fresh on Halloween night—though you can practically guarantee your jack-o'-lantern will look great on Halloween by learning how to make pumpkins last longer.

The best time to pick a pumpkin is within a week of when you plan to carve it, according to Marc Evan of Maniac Pumpkin Carvers. And be sure to avoid the telltale sign of an older pumpkin: a dry, brittle stem. Instead, look for a fresh, green stem that's about three to five inches long. The best test is to press your fingernail into the flesh.

Pumpkins are the key ingredient, soon to be arriving in supermarkets and vegetable shops around the UK. Smell the pumpkin in the air, see the orange dye on the kitchen counter and enjoy attempting to design the perfect scary expression.

The more air circulation around your pumpkin the better, as the less air circulation the faster it will grow mould. Also look out for the texture. Or you can simply use markers to draw a face or design on your pumpkin. You can also wait until a day or two before Halloween to carve your pumpkin.

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