Pumpkin magic in Lower Saxony: Discover the diversity of the farms!

Pumpkin magic in Lower Saxony: Discover the diversity of the farms!

The pumpkin season has reached its peak in Lower Saxony and is enjoying particularly brisk demand this year. Over 150 varieties of ornamental and edible pumpkins are offered by numerous farm shops, including the popular pumpkin farms, which open their doors to visitors in autumn. According to Gabot's report, among the operators are the Pöhlkings from Steinfeld, who offer various pumpkin-related activities on their farm with a lot of dedication and creativity.

If you want a personal touch, you can create your own pumpkin in the Pöhlkings' greenhouses. Whether pumpkin carving for families, groups or school classes – a lot of emphasis is placed on a communal experience. Visitors also have the opportunity to add custom engravings to pumpkins, with both hand and laser engravings available.

Creative activities and workshops

Activities such as pumpkin engraving and carving are particularly popular during the peak season up to Halloween. The personal, individually designed pumpkins are not only an original decoration, but are also the perfect souvenir for the autumn festival. Despite the dry summer, the pumpkins grew well this year, which makes the harvest all the more pleasing, as warm temperatures and sufficient water in spring are essential for successful cultivation.

But it's not just the pumpkins that are the focus - the Pöhlkings and other farm operators also offer a variety of floristic arrangements. A tour of the farm shops reveals the colorful variety of pumpkins that come from 20 different farm shops in Lower Saxony. There are a total of 1,480 farm shops in the state that benefit from the ability to filter and sort according to various criteria, according to information from Hofladen.info.

Webinar series for farmers

The Lower Saxony Chamber of Agriculture has launched the “HofImpuls” webinar series, a valuable offer to support farmers in using fresh ideas and practical tips. Five online dates are scheduled until April 2026, the next of which will take place on November 12th. This is about the topic of accessibility on the farm, followed by exciting topics such as the use of artificial intelligence in gastronomy and guest operations.

The participation fee is 49 euros per person per appointment, with the possibility of reducing the costs to 35 euros through funding. These webinars are a great opportunity to further your education and at the same time gain new ideas for your own business.

Overall, it is clear that pumpkin is not only a popular autumn vegetable, but also a varied part of cultural life in Lower Saxony. Whether in decoration, in the kitchen or in creative activities - the highlights of this season are unmistakable and invite you to join in.

Further information about the offers and farm shops can be found on the websites of [Gabot](https://www.gabot.de/ansicht/niedersachsen-kuerbisse-in-allen- Formen-und-farben-437930.html) and Hofladen.info.