How to Harvest, Eat, and Store Your Homegrown Pumpkin Seeds

Place the rinsed seeds on a dry paper towel. Make sure they are spaced out; otherwise, the seeds will stick to one another. Place in a cool dry spot for one week. Once the seeds are dry, store pumpkin seed for planting in an envelope.

How do I save pumpkin seeds for next year?
How long can you store pumpkin seeds?
How do you store fresh pumpkin seeds before roasting?
Can you plant pumpkin seeds straight from the pumpkin?
How do you harvest pumpkin seeds to eat?
What can I do with fresh pumpkin seeds?
Do uncooked pumpkin seeds go bad?
Can you freeze pumpkin seeds to plant next year?
Should you refrigerate pumpkin seeds?
Should I soak pumpkin seeds before roasting?
Do you need to dry pumpkin seeds before roasting?
Is it better to boil pumpkin seeds before roasting?

How do I save pumpkin seeds for next year?

Saving and Storing Pumpkin Seeds

Cut the top off your pumpkin and scoop out all the pulp. ...
Separate the seeds from the pulp with your fingers, then place the seeds in a colander to rinse under cool water. ...
Inspect the clean seeds carefully, and select the largest ones to save.

How long can you store pumpkin seeds?

Pumpkin Seeds: These sweet and nutty seeds can be eaten raw and/or toasted. They are a rich source of valuable nutrients like zinc, magnesium, manganese and vitamin K. Shelf Life: 2-3 months at room temperature; up to 1 year if refrigerated.

How do you store fresh pumpkin seeds before roasting?

Place the seeds in an airtight container and store them in your refrigerator. They will last up to a week in the refrigerator, so you should make sure you roast them before the week is out.

Can you plant pumpkin seeds straight from the pumpkin?

There are two routes you can take when it comes to the seeds—you can either remove them from the inside of a fresh pumpkin or buy ready-to-plant seeds at your local garden store.

How do you harvest pumpkin seeds to eat?

Use a sharp, sturdy knife to cut around the top of the pumpkin, then carefully remove the “lid.” Use a large metal spoon to scrape out the seeds and stringy pulp, then put the seeds and pulp in a large bowl of water.

What can I do with fresh pumpkin seeds?

Ways to Enjoy Roasted Pumpkin Seeds

Enjoy by the handful as a delicious & nutritious snack!
On salads (such as our Roasted Squash Salad with Crispy Shallot & Balsamic Reduction)
On soups (such as our Curried Butternut Squash Soup)

Do uncooked pumpkin seeds go bad?

Raw pumpkin seeds for one, that is made through roasting fresh seeds can last for at least 2 months when refrigerated in an air tight container. Store bought pumpkin seeds on the other hand, can last up to 3 months when stored in a container that is put in the pantry.

Can you freeze pumpkin seeds to plant next year?

Properly Store Pumpkin Seeds for Planting

When saving pumpkin seeds, store them so they will be ready to plant for next year. Any seeds, pumpkin or otherwise, will store best if you keep them somewhere cold and dry. ... Place the container with the seeds inside at the very back of the fridge.

Should you refrigerate pumpkin seeds?

The seeds can sit for hours, even overnight, so the initial focus remains on the fun task of pumpkin carving. If the seeds are completely dry and you're still not ready to cook, simply place them in an airtight container or zip-top bag and refrigerate for another day or two.

Should I soak pumpkin seeds before roasting?

Turn heat to low and simmer for 10 minutes. Drain well before roasting. Soaking the pumpkin seeds in salt water also helps to get some of the salt inside the shell, is supposed to make the pumpkin seeds easier to digest and helps the outer shell get crispier when roasted.

Do you need to dry pumpkin seeds before roasting?

Dry the seeds.

Drying the seeds before roasting helps them bake up crunchier. Home cook Kim's Cooking Now! adds, "If you leave them too wet, the mixture won't stick to the seeds very well (the whole oil doesn't mix with water thing)."

Is it better to boil pumpkin seeds before roasting?

They can be thin, hard to crisp up for a nice crunch and lack flavor, or taste 'green'. By pre-boiling the seeds have begun to cook before the roasting. Roasting in the oven really finishes them and crisps the outside to a pleasing texture. It's like night and day from traditional roasted pumpkin seeds; trust me.