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Jefferson, Maryland

I posted the other day about a pumpkin that shut down on me. 3 days holding at 271" convinces me she is done.

But I see no obvious damage, cracks, rot, etc.

So I would like to try to save it for a weigh-in if possible.

Our weigh-in is really non-competitive, and it's quite early--September 16.

So, I am wondering if you guys have ever tried to park a pumpkin in a dark part of your garage, all in an effort to save one for the fair.

8/3/2016 5:20:44 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

If its not rotting inside, yes, I have had them last in a cool garage for a month....just keep an eye on it, it will sag first

8/3/2016 5:42:34 PM

BC, Canada

Last year one of mine (850 lbs.) set on display for over three weeks in the local grocery store produce department and then they said I could have it back and I sold it to a local pub for their Halloween event the following week. Both businesses donated a $100 to the local poultry club.
I do wash, and dry, all my pumpkin and squash that I over winter with a weak bleach solution to kill the bulk of the surface molds.

8/3/2016 7:13:09 PM

Glosta

Ive had 2 last in the yard for a month with stem rotting off. I cut stem off and treated the stem rot. both pumpkins made it to weigh offs solid.

8/3/2016 8:49:59 PM

Bethlehem CT

Last year I had one shut down around this time, it lasted until November. I just picked it and put it in the shade.

8/4/2016 6:35:56 AM