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Indiana is one of the nation’s leading pumpkin-producing states. In 2025, growers planted about 7,900 acres, placing Indiana second in the nation for pumpkin production. Growers sell most of the crop in September and October for decoration or home use. Jack-o’-lanterns remain a fall favorite, while specialty pumpkins bring an array of colors, shapes, and…Read more about Diverse Pumpkin and Winter Squash Grown in Indiana[Read More]


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