They can be stored in the refrigerator (put the envelope in a container, poke holes in the top of the container, place in the back of the refrigerator).

Place the dry seeds in an envelope and store in a cool, dry spot until you are ready to plant them.

Keep them in a cool, dry spot for 1 week.

Rinse them under water to clean off all of the pulp.

Save 3 times more pumpkin seeds than the number of plants you want to grow.

When choosing seeds from a pumpkin to plant, choose the largest seeds because they have the best chance to germinate.

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