Picking Pumpkins

Question

I had pumpkin plants that came up from the pumpkin that we threw out last year. So I replanted them and they are doing great. Problem is they seem to be ripe already (July). If I pick them now, will they last until Halloween? Is it better to go ahead and pick them or wait as long as I can? How can I store them so they will keep until fall?

Answer 1

Here is an article or two that you may find helpful:
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/pumpkin-growing-tips-for-halloween-pumpkins.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/edible/vegetables/pumpkin/how-to-tell-when-pumpkins-are-ripe.htm