There won't be enough pumpkins for Halloween, British growers are in trouble because of the terrible weather in UK

Halloween pumpkins are an old tradition in the UK, almost as old as the US. In British households, at least one carved pumpkin is proudly displayed in the window or on the porch of the house during autumn celebrations. Pumpkins and the general popularity of autumn 'pick-your-own' initiatives have grown significantly in the UK in recent years, both culturally and commercially. British people are estimated to spend more than £600m this year on the 'spooky' festivities, including food, costumes and decorations. It is already a tradition to visit the pumpkin patch before Halloween. In addition to holiday decorations, eating pumpkins and pumpkin seeds is extremely nutritious. It is an excellent source of vitamin A and potentially reduces the risk of cancer. During Halloween, millions enjoy carving pumpkins and carving scary faces. They proudly pose with their chosen pumpkin and then upload it to social media platforms, Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest. On Instagram alone, more than ...