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How to save pumpkin seeds for planting and grow next year's Jack-o'-lanterns for free

Six orange pumpkins of different sizes on blue table.

The brilliant thing about pumpkins is that they can be used in so many different ways, from Halloween decorations to delicious autumnal soups. Once you know how to save pumpkin seeds for planting, you could even grow one yourself – for free.

Learning how to collect seeds is a shortcut to free plants, so acquiring the skill will save you money for all your other garden whims (and any lucky friends or family!). Pumpkins usually contain more seeds than we know what to do with, so if you're not planning on toasting or cooking them and you've always wanted to learn how to grow pumpkins, now's your chance.

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