2 hours ago · England
Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England
What's happening
SignalsMonitor is following this as a general story. The Guardian UK is the outlet attached so far. The reports are tied to England. The first report grouped here was at 17 Oct 2026, 09:00 UTC. The headline in use is “Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England”. This note is SignalsMonitor's own briefing, not the publisher's article.
What we know
Data shows 2026 could be worst harvest on record, as growers suggest painting faces on vegetables instead of carving In the lead-up to Halloween, front porches across the country feature fat, proudly carved pumpkins, lit from within by tea lights.
Story timeline
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- First reported by The Guardian UK
Squash down: smaller pumpkins expected this Halloween after drought in England
Reported by 1 outlet
- The Guardian