Preserve Your Jack-o-lantern with Petroleum Jelly

Depending on weather conditions, a carved pumpkin typically last from 1 - 7 days. Other options for extending the life of your carved pumpkin are listed below.

• There are products available on the market that can be sprayed onto your pumpkin, or that you can dip your pumpkin into.
• The carved pumpkin can also be sprayed with a mild mixture of household bleach and water. The bleach will kill organisms that cause rotting.