Try this trick and you'll never have to buy a pumpkin again
It’s spooky season, and pumpkin displays are everywhere. Each year, millions are tossed after Hallowe’en, with most left uneaten.
A recent viral video on social media confirms what many gardeners and farmers have known for generations.
The process is simple: When you’re done with your pumpkins, you can lay them out in a garden. They’ll decompose over the winter and, come spring, you’ll have new pumpkins sprouting, which will be ready to use the following fall.
Pumpkin-growing tips
To improve your chances, place pumpkins in a sunny, well-drained spot, add nutrient-rich soil, and consider mixing in kitchen scraps. You can also save seeds to plant indoors, then transfer the sprouts into your decomposed pumpkin in spring. Pick a location sheltered from wind to encourage pollinators.
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Farmer’s Almanac recommends adding nutrient-rich soil around your old pumpkin. Some people have had success adding kitchen scraps and peelings to their soil.
Lastly, try to find a spot that doesn’t get a lot of wind, which can deter pollinators.
As long as a pumpkin has seeds, you can repeat this process year after year.
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