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Circleville, Ohio

My 3 stopped growing August 6th. How long will the pumpkins last if I leave on the vine....etc....

8/26/2009 2:54:37 PM

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It's anyone's guess. Keep them cool, clean & dry.

Some never get out of the patch. Others rot within days. And some hang on until the snow flies.

8/26/2009 5:01:15 PM

Dillsburg, PA

I have had them rot and keep for a few months after they stopped. Good luck.

8/26/2009 6:08:59 PM

Circleville, Ohio

Thanks - I just want to try to at least make it to a weigh off- none here till late sept/early oct.

8/27/2009 8:11:01 AM

Johnstown, Ohio

RV...take them off the vine in the next week. Watch them every day, especially around the stem. I have found that the stem is usually where rot starts once they are picked. If you catch it early, you can gouge out the soft parts and spray it with alcohol...they should last much longer that way

8/29/2009 11:01:21 AM