Those Store-Bought Pumpkins Are Hiding Some Dirty Secrets

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00:00Those store-bought pumpkins are hiding some dirty secrets.

00:04Grocery store pumpkins look convenient, but they often disappoint gardeners, decorators, and cooks.

00:10Here is why.

00:14Grocery store pumpkins are often harvested before they are mature to keep shelves stocked, making them susceptible to mold.

00:24Grocery pumpkins lack variety.

00:27Local farms offer unique, flavorful heirlooms that enhance displays and support growers.

00:35Grocery pumpkins travel far and age in transit.

00:39Local ones stay fresher, last longer, and reduce carbon impact.

00:46Grocery pumpkins often cost more for less.

00:50Local farms offer fresher, larger, better value choices straight from the source.

00:56Grocery pumpkins spoil quickly from early harvest and shipping.

01:01Local varieties stay fresher, sturdier, and last all season.

01:09Grocery store pumpkins are bred for carving, not flavor.

01:13Local culinary varieties offer sweeter, denser, tastier results for cooking.

01:17Buying local keeps money in your community, supports small farms, sustains agriculture, and turns pumpkin shopping into a fall experience.

01:33Mass-produced pumpkins rely on chemicals for appearance.

01:36Local farms use safer, sustainable methods that protect health and the environment.

01:41Picking pumpkins locally offers connection, memories, and community.

01:49An experience far richer than any supermarket purchase.

01:55Where you buy pumpkins matters.

01:58Local sources offer fresher, diverse, eco-friendly options that support farms and community ties.

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