Local pumpkin patch grower shares best practices and harvests
Robin and Mark Krantz operate Krantz s Produce on Shookstown Road near Frederick growing Howden pumpkins on three acres. They sold about 1 000 pumpkins and produced roughly 5 000 pumpkins this season while sharing timing tips from extension agents and growers. The patch welcomes day care and school groups with hayrides and seasonal hours.
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Giants of the patch How giant pumpkins captivate growers
A quirky look at pumpkin growing culture highlights Ohio growers chasing record limbs. Mike Criblez, Tim Parks, and Ron Speer discuss methods, prizes, and displays while emphasizing passion over profit.
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Lafayette
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