How to Carve a Pumpkin (and Make It Last Longer!)
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Once it gets dark outside, place your LED tealight inside the pumpkin and place the stem back on top of the hole.
How to Make a Carved Pumpkin Last Longer
To keep your carved pumpkin from rotting before you've even had time to bask in its glow, make sure you remember step five: scoop thoroughly.
The wetter the inside of your pumpkin, the quicker it's going to turn into a moldy mess. Another trick that's actually a treat for your gourd? Spray it with a mix of water and apple cider vinegar, which will deter insects. Happy carving!
Kelly Ladd is a former PS contributor.
