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Why Your Pumpkin Turned To Mush So Fast (Hint: Weather Is To Blame)

Ever wondered why your pumpkins start rotting the second you place them on the porch? Turns out fall weather swings can start your pumpkin’s decay clock ticking. By Jenn Jordan and Rob Shackelford • 1 hour ago

Heat, humidity, rain and sudden cold snaps can all rapidly speed up a pumpkin's decay and ruin your seasonal decorations.

They may have looked like an autumnal dream sitting on your porch for the last few weeks, but you've likely figured out by now that pumpkins don’t stay picture-perfect for long.

Whether you carved yours or left it whole, chances are it’s already starting to slump, shrivel or mold. That's because weather has more of an effect on pumpkins than you would expect.

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