Post harvest Management :Pumpkins

Storage

Pumpkins can normally be stored for 30 – 90 days. For long term storage, wash the pumpkins in a very mild chlorine solution. Use one cup of chlorine to one gallon of water. This will destroy bacterias which may cause the fruit to rot. Allow the pumpkin to dry completely and store the pumpkin in a cool, dry and dark place. Avoid hot and humid places, even if storing for only a couple of weeks. Pumpkins are best stored on a board or piece of cardboard. Do not store the fruit on a cement floor, as they tend to rot.