Global Produce and Floral Show 2024, Abasto Magazine

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PUMPKINS Where They Are Grown and How They Are Marketed By Abasto umpkin production varies by region throughout the United States, with growing conditions widely dispersed. Every state produces pumpkins, but six states— Illinois, California, Indiana, Michigan, Pennsylvania, Pand Virginia—are the top producers. According to the USDA Census of Agriculture, the top six states harvested about 40% of pumpkin crop acres in 2017. TOP SIX PRODUCING STATES In 2022, Illinois maintained its leading position in pumpkin crop acreage, harvesting more than twice as many acres as any of the other top states, with 17,600 acres. Pumpkin supplies from most states go to the seasonal fresh In the same year, California, Indiana, Michigan, market for ornamental uses and home preparation. Pennsylvania, and Virginia each harvested between 4,200 Pie pumpkin varieties are predominantly sold to the and 6,300 acres. processing company market, although some go to consumers In 2022, farmers in the top six pumpkin-producing states in retail outlets. collectively harvested more than 1 billion pounds of pumpkins. Growers primarily produce jack-o'-lantern (Howden)- type 吀栀e most recent available data indicate that nearly 80% of pumpkins, but demand for specialty pumpkins—such as Illinois pumpkin crop acres are devoted to varieties intended for pie 昀椀lling or other processing uses, compared to about 3% in Pennsylvania and even less in California and Virginia. 吀栀is di昀昀erence in the type of pumpkin most commonly grown in Illinois helps explain the yield and price di昀昀erences between Illinois and other major producing states. PRODUCCIÓN DE CALABAZAS EN 2022 634 million pounds grown in Illinois. 161 million grew in Indiana. 122 million grown by California. 90 million each grown by Michigan white Howden, Fairytale, or Heirloom—continues to grow as and Pennsylvania.. consumers seek new and interesting varieties. In the last week of October, average U.S. wholesale pumpkin 55 million grew Virginia. prices ranged from $183 per 36-inch container for Howden pumpkins, $237 per 24-inch container for pie pumpkins, and up to $280 for specialty varieties such as Heirloom pumpkins. 1212   SSEEPPTTEEMMBBEERR//OOCCTTOOBBEERR    22002244  --  AABBAASSTTO.CO.COOMM