Storing pumpkins for months: selecting fruit and the right place in the pantry

A smiling farmer in a straw hat holds large ripe pumpkins while neatly arranged fruits of various sizes line the wooden shelves behind him. The scene illustrates the preparation stage of the harvest for long-term storage: picking undamaged specimens and placing them on well-ventilated shelves. These conditions — dry air, stable temperature and no blemishes — are what keep pumpkins fresh until spring.