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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Suha Kidwai

Instagram’s favourite pick-your-own pumpkin trend under threat

Ms Brady described being unable to offer pumpkin picking as 'gutting' - (Wonky Parsnip Farm)

“Most years, I’m growing 10,000 pumpkins. This year – I’ve gotten 25,” Suffolk-based farmer Andrew King says.

Pumpkin picking is a beloved autumn tradition for many across the UK – something that will be evident to anyone whose social media feeds are filled with photographs of smiling families on a trip to their local farm at this time of year.

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