David Bowman Pumpkins Ltd

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

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.

This is what this year's fields currently look like. They've now been prepared for planting, which will start in the com...
03/05/2026

This is what this year's fields currently look like. They've now been prepared for planting, which will start in the coming weeks.

It's April, so once again, showers are the order of the day. This hasn't stopped us from preparing the land for planting...
14/04/2026

It's April, so once again, showers are the order of the day. This hasn't stopped us from preparing the land for planting, which will start next month.

Our equipment stands ready for the forthcoming season. This part of the year is focussed on maintenance and planning, bu...
22/03/2026

Our equipment stands ready for the forthcoming season. This part of the year is focussed on maintenance and planning, but we'll be back in the fields soon!

Flashback to 2024 - this was the scene two years ago when the river Welland flooded Cowbit Wash. Fortunately there hasn'...
24/02/2026

Flashback to 2024 - this was the scene two years ago when the river Welland flooded Cowbit Wash. Fortunately there hasn't been a repeat since then, and things are starting to look drier after a very wet winter.
Although our planting season is several months away, we're always watching the weather.

During this part of the year, our focus is on preparation for the upcoming season. One of the most important tasks is to...
01/02/2026

During this part of the year, our focus is on preparation for the upcoming season. One of the most important tasks is to upgrade and repair the pumpkin harvester, so that it is in full working condition when needed.

With a new year comes a new pumpkin season, but we're still a long way from planting. Preparations and maintenance must ...
04/01/2026

With a new year comes a new pumpkin season, but we're still a long way from planting. Preparations and maintenance must be completed during the winter months, ready for warmer weather in the spring.

08/12/2025

Here's a brief retrospective of the 2025 pumpkin season - all the way from planting through to the harvest.

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Spalding
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