Oct 22 2008
Start a Pumpkin Farm
If you have a small farm and want to make a little money each year, consider pumpkin farming. It is a relatively easy way to earn cash, and it only takes a little bit of your time each fall and spring. All you need is a tilled area of soil (an acre or two is perfect), someone to plow and disc your acreage and pumpkin seeds. Add gourd seeds as well if you want to add a little variety to your business. Both pumpkins and gourds have about the same length growing season, so they work perfectly together when planning this type of crop.
What do you do with your crop when it is ready to harvest? Sell them, of course! People love to buy pumpkins and gourds for decorations, especially if you can sell them at a slightly lower price than your local grocery store/retail giant does. Most people sell them according to size, such as $1.00 for small, $3.00 for medium and $5-6 for the larger ones. If you have really big ones, consider charging a little more.
If you have a little more acreage, you can combine your pumpkin business with something else, such as a corn maze, hayride, pony rides and haunted houses. Don’t forget about school tours too!
Here are some links to pumpkin farms to give you some ideas for your own pumpkin farm business:
Have a great week!
~~Charlotte
