Pumpkin Popularity Soars in Germany: Record Harvest, Weekly Photo Contest
Pumpkins are enjoying a surge in popularity, with demand in supermarkets rising due to trends favouring seasonal and regional produce. This autumnal favourite is not just for carving, but also for a variety of dishes, making it a cult vegetable. Germany's pumpkin cultivation has hit record highs, with a weekly photo competition on our website celebrating this versatile gourd.
Germany's pumpkin production reached an all-time high in 2024, with approximately 114,000 tons harvested. The most popular varieties remain Hokkaido, Butternut, and giant pumpkins, but unique types like spaghetti squash and patisson are also in demand. The cultivation area has expanded significantly, growing by 63 percent over the last decade to cover 5,258 hectares. This increase is largely driven by trends towards seasonal and regional products, with pumpkins widely popular in fall.
Bavaria, North Rhine-Westphalia, Rhineland-Palatinate, and Baden-Württemberg account for about seventy percent of Germany's pumpkin cultivation. Pumpkins are not only popular in the kitchen but also as a motif for photos. Common themes include diverse pumpkin varieties, rustic arrangements, and harvest scenes. Our website hosts a weekly photo competition with the current theme being pumpkins. The competition is open for registration and participation, with the deadline set for the following Saturday.
Pumpkins have become a staple in German cuisine and culture, with production reaching record highs and cultivation areas expanding significantly. Their popularity as a photographic motif further cements their status as an autumnal icon. Our weekly photo competition invites you to capture the beauty of these versatile gourds, with the deadline approaching this Saturday.
