Where are pumpkins most common?
Illinois harvested 41 percent of America’s pumpkins last year, more than the other top 5 states combined. Despite headlines, Midwestern farmers say there is no shortage this year. Pumpkins are planted in rows in Illinois with 1,600 large and 2,800 small pumpkins at typical spacings. Half Moon Bay, California south of San Francisco produces over 3,000 tons of pumpkins by local growers. Spain exports the most pumpkins. The UK is Europe’s largest pumpkin grower with 2 million pumpkins per year. Visiting pumpkin patches in fall is an American tradition. Indigenous North Americans grew pumpkins before beans and corn. Pumpkin farming machinery like plows are important. Nestle has a canning plant for pumpkin pie filling in Illinois with 5,000 acres for pumpkins there. Floydada, Texas is the pumpkin capital of Texas with 1,800 acres of pumpkins annually. Pumpkin season is mid-September through November. Many Halloween stores sell pumpkins. Small pumpkins cost a few dollars while large ones can cost over $20.
What state sells the most pumpkins?
Illinois harvested 41 percent of America’s pumpkins last year, more than the other top 5 states combined. Despite headlines, Midwestern farmers say there is no shortage this year. Pumpkins are planted in rows in Illinois with 1,600 large and 2,800 small pumpkins at typical spacings. The town Half Moon Bay, California south of San Francisco produces over 3,000 tons of pumpkins by local growers. Spain exports the most pumpkins. The UK is Europe’s largest pumpkin grower with 2 million pumpkins per year. Visiting pumpkin patches in fall is an American tradition. Pumpkin plants are native to Central America and Mexico, but now grow on most continents. Indigenous North Americans grew pumpkins before beans and corn. Pumpkin farming machinery like plows are important. Nestle has a canning plant for pumpkin pie filling in Illinois with 5,000 acres for pumpkins there. Floydada, Texas is the pumpkin capital of Texas with 1,800 acres of pumpkins annually. Pumpkin season is mid-September through November. Many Halloween stores sell pumpkins. Small pumpkins cost a few dollars while large ones can cost over $20.