David Bowman Pumpkins Ltd

David Bowman Pumpkins Ltd Europe's largest pumpkin producers, based in Spalding, Lincolnshire

27/08/2026

Temporary Job Vacancy – Pumpkin Harvest Season

We are looking for a tractor driver to join us for the upcoming pumpkin harvest. Ideally, applicants will hold a telescopic handler licence (certificates required).

Start Date: 7th September
Hours: 7am–7pm

Duration:

Tractor licence only – approx. 4 weeks

Tractor + telehandler licence – up to 8 weeks

Employment can be direct or self‑employed, with pay dependent on status.

If interested, please send us a message.

Only a little while longer now, and these pumpkins will be picked up from the field. Our harvester is ready to go and wi...
24/08/2026

Only a little while longer now, and these pumpkins will be picked up from the field. Our harvester is ready to go and will be on its way soon!

As harvest time approaches, the plants die back to reveal their pumpkins. We'll start to collect them early next month.
16/08/2026

As harvest time approaches, the plants die back to reveal their pumpkins. We'll start to collect them early next month.

Our pumpkins continue to grow, and in this picture, you can see which one receives more sunlight. Green pumpkins can rip...
01/08/2026

Our pumpkins continue to grow, and in this picture, you can see which one receives more sunlight. Green pumpkins can ripen even when no longer on the vine - they just need warmth and light.

We can now see pumpkins growing on our plants, although they're still some way from turning orange. They will continue t...
19/07/2026

We can now see pumpkins growing on our plants, although they're still some way from turning orange. They will continue to grow, and eventually ripen, over the next few weeks.

What a difference 20 days make...we posted a picture of this field less than three weeks ago, and this is what it looks ...
28/06/2026

What a difference 20 days make...we posted a picture of this field less than three weeks ago, and this is what it looks like now. Everything is growing rapidly.

Our pumpkin plants are coming along well now, as this photo shows. During these first few weeks we make an effort to rem...
22/06/2026

Our pumpkin plants are coming along well now, as this photo shows. During these first few weeks we make an effort to remove all weeds from the rows, before the plants grow too big.

With some welcome rain falling in the last few days, the plants are continuing to grow. In a matter of weeks these will ...
08/06/2026

With some welcome rain falling in the last few days, the plants are continuing to grow. In a matter of weeks these will be spreading across the rows.

Planting of the pumpkin seeds has now been completed, and we're already seeing the first leaves appearing! Once the seed...
26/05/2026

Planting of the pumpkin seeds has now been completed, and we're already seeing the first leaves appearing! Once the seeds are in the ground, it doesn't take long for germination to happen.

We have now started planting pumpkin seeds! The seed drill is operational as we work our way across this year's fields. ...
17/05/2026

We have now started planting pumpkin seeds! The seed drill is operational as we work our way across this year's fields. We expect planting to take several days, after which we await germination.

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Spalding
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