HALLOWEEN is a time to pick your pumpkins and think about carving patterns.

If you want to keep yours out for longer and get the decorations up earlier, there are a few ways to make sure your Halloween pumpkin will last.

How long do pumpkins last?

Pumpkin carving is usually left to a day or two before Halloween, as once decorated they tend to spoil soon after.

If it's kept in a cool area with plenty of circulating air, a whole, fresh pumpkin will typically last two to three months.

Once carved, pumpkins will generally last for three to five days.

But they can last up to two weeks if you live in a colder climate, or if you keep it in the fridge between uses.

After this time, it will start to show signs of decay.

Some people opt to paint their pumpkins instead of carving them to ensu

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