Carving Pumpkins This Week? Don’t Cut the Top Off

It will last much longer if you cut a hole in the bottom or back of it instead.

If you’re going to carve some pumpkins this week, here’s a tip…don’t cut the stem off.

It will last much longer if you cut a hole in the bottom or back of it instead. The stem of your pumpkin contains a lot of nutrients required to keep your pumpkin healthy. When the stem is left on, it helps seal the pumpkin and slow down rotting.