Alsum Farms Expands to Grow Wisconsin Pumpkins
Friesland, Wisconsin — With more than 45 years of potato expertise, Alsum Farms & Produce is expanding and diversifying our operations in Grand Marsh, Wis., into the pumpkin growing business with 220 acres of locally grown pumpkins for the 2020 season. Shipping will begin September 2nd and the harvest season is expected to go through October 15th.
Alsum Farms & Produce offers locally grown pumpkins for fall decorating.
Alsum Pumpkins are U.S No. 1 Pumpkins:
• Pumpkin varieties: Spartan, Gladiator, Bayhorse, Kratos and Carbonado
• The pumpkins are washed, graded and hand packed in bins
• Each pumpkin has a PLU sticker
U.S No. 1 Pumpkins are available to ship in the following bin sizes:
• 25 ct, 30 ct, 35 ct, 45 ct and 65 ct Jack O’ Lanterns
• 110 to 150 ct Pie
The uptick of home decorating to beautify outdoor living spaces coupled with family pumpkin carving and painting activities are expected to lead to stronger pumpkin sales at retail. Let Alsum be your go-to for beautiful pumpkins to elevate your produce department offerings.
Contact your Alsum Representative today for your pumpkin needs.
Learn how Alsum pumpkins make their way to your front porch.
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About Alsum Farms & Produce
Alsum Farms & Produce Inc. is a leading fresh market grower, packer and shipper of Wisconsin grown potatoes, onions, and provider of fresh, quality produce. Established five decades ago and headquartered in Friesland, Wis., Alsum Farms & Produce is a vertically integrated family-owned farm, packing facility and logistics company providing quality produce. Committed to sustainability and stewardship of the soil, Alsum Farms grows 3,000 acres of Wisconsin Healthy Grown® Certified Alsum Potatoes along with pumpkins. For more information, visit www.alsum.com.