What Is a Fair Price for a Pumpkin?

Pumpkin Pricing Information

  • Variety of Prices

    • Small pumpkins: $3 to $5
    • Carving pumpkins (Walmart): $5 to $10
    • Large farmers market pumpkins: $16 to $25
  • Factors Affecting Price

    • Wholesale price: 14-16 cents per pound
    • Factors influencing price: size, variety, location, season, and demand
    • Average production value: $207.6 million in 2016 with 8 cents per pound
  • Price Fluctuations

    • Pricing range: $0.50 to $1.00 per pound
    • Higher prices before Halloween: additional $1-2 per pumpkin

Average Pumpkin Price

  • Average Price

    • Consumer average price per pound: $1.38
    • Example calculation: 10 lb pumpkin = $14
  • Organic vs Regular

    • Organic pumpkins cost 10-20% more than regular
  • Where to Buy

    • Big box stores offer lower prices
    • Farmer’s markets provide unique varieties

Selling Big Pumpkins

  • Pricing Details

    • Various prices based on size and location
    • Wholesale rate: 14-16 cents per pound
  • Factors in Pricing

    • Influential factors: size, varieties, location, season, and demand
    • Average production value: $207.6 million in 2016 with 8 cents per pound
  • Price Fluctuations

    • Typical price range: $0.50 to $1.00 per pound
    • Increased prices before Halloween: up to $2 more per pumpkin

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