Pumpkin experiment reveals surprising way to preserve jack-o'-lanterns

Staff Reports
Posted 10/21/26

Halloween pumpkins may be destined to rot, but a little peppermint could help keep their carved faces smiling longer.

A recent experiment by the Williamson County Texas A&M AgriLife …

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