{"id":34573,"date":"2024-09-24T10:00:37","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T09:00:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/?p=34573"},"modified":"2024-09-24T10:29:29","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T09:29:29","slug":"south-devon-pumpkin-patch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.coastandcountry.co.uk\/blog\/south-devon-pumpkin-patch","title":{"rendered":"Discover South Devon Pumpkin Patch | A Seasonal Q&A Session"},"content":{"rendered":"

As autumn’s golden hues emerge, so does the South Devon Pumpkin Patch<\/a> at family-run Terawhiti Farm in South Milton. This renowned event, famous locally, beckons visitors from near and far. With 25 pumpkin varieties, the Pumpkin Express train, face painting, local cuisine, and more, it’s an autumn adventure for all ages.<\/b><\/p>\n

Don’t miss this opportunity to create fun-filled memories this autumn. Discover all the details in our exclusive Q&A with the family behind this fantastic event.<\/b><\/p>\n

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The Evolution of Terawhiti Farm: A Pumpkin-Filled Adventure<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

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Can you tell us a little bit about the history of Terawhiti Farm?<\/b><\/h3>\n

We are the fourth generation farming at Terawhiti Farm, and my son will soon be the fifth, so we have been here for a while! Throughout the generations, we have always grown winter vegetables, primarily and initially cauliflowers. However, since we took the reins, we have started to grow a wider range of vegetables, including broccoli, tenderstem, sprouts, various cabbages and kales, and celeriac, to name just a few.<\/span><\/p>\n

Years ago, there used to be many small vegetable farmers in the South Hams, but now we are down to just two or three. Nevertheless, the demand for good quality, fresh, and locally sourced vegetables is at an all-time high, and people are slowly realising that importing produce is not the answer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Although we do sell our vegetables directly to local shops, the majority is sold to local wholesalers who distribute them to a wider range of shops and eateries within South Devon.<\/span><\/p>\n

How did you come up with the idea of creating a pumpkin patch?<\/b><\/h3>\n

We initially began growing a handful of pumpkins fourteen years ago, just for fun for our children, using the cow dung pile! The following year, we decided to grow a few more and offered them to our existing wholesale vegetable market. They were very popular; no one in the area was doing it. So, the next year, we decided to expand and planted many more.<\/span><\/p>\n

Slowly, year after year, we increased the size of our patch until one year, a friend of ours suggested that we open it up to the public because there wasn’t one in the area. Thus, in 2017, the South Devon Pumpkin Patch was born.<\/span><\/p>\n

Every year, the patch has grown bigger and more popular, and we have been making efforts to create a fun and affordable day out for all families.<\/span><\/p>\n

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The Logistics of South Devon Pumpkin Patch 2024<\/span><\/h2>\n

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When will the South Devon Pumpkin Patch be taking place in 2024?<\/b><\/h3>\n

The event will take place on the following selected dates in October, between 10am and 4pm:<\/span><\/p>\n