People may go to town to sell their farm produce, but 90% of the time, the produce was grown outside of the city. Take pumpkins, for instance. You would not see a pumpkin field in the middle of town. In most cases, pumpkins are grown in rural areas located out of the city limits where they can be fields of pumpkins instead of just a row. Pumpkin patches, which are extremely popular around the fall season and Halloween, are also located in these remote areas, which can make powering them quite a challenge.
Why Pumpkins Belong in the Country
When growing pumpkins, you will have not just a plant in the field. One pumpkin vine can spread out away from the original stem or plant. A single plant can produce 4-5 pumpkins on the vines that extend up to 50ft off of it. If the pumpkin patch grows miniature pumpkins, each of their single plants could produce up to a dozen or so pumpkins.
A pumpkin farmer will put in a lot of effort at times to control the vine. This will enable them to walk down rows and get the pumpkins when they are ready to harvest, without risking damage to the vine. Could you imagine walking over plants to reach pumpkins that are buried under mounds of vines? Most people wouldn’t want to. This is why space and some order is a definite requirement for growers.
Then, as fall comes around and the little ghosts and goblins come out to play in the pumpkin patch, it keeps everything nice for everyone who attends.
Rural Area, Good Area (Except When It’s Not)
Pumpkin patches are known for growing pumpkins and allowing people to come and pick their own. However, it is often more than just a day for pickin’ pumpkins. Most of the time, there are activities for the kids to enjoy while looking for, “The Great Pumpkin”. There may be stages for music performers, lights scattered around, and more. All of these things require a power supply, which may be limited when in a further off the grid location.
These pumpkin patches rely on generator power in most cases. A portable generator with remote start is ideal for the job. They are ready for power when the need arises. They can put power in the back-field of the pumpkin patch or just be available as an extra power supply in the food/light areas.
Let the Game’s Begin
This year, pumpkin patches will be opening their doors to kids and families all over the U.S. It is happening soon and you are encouraged to show up. It will be a day of fun, unlike all others that you have enjoyed. When the sun sets and the spookies come out, you can enjoy it, even more, knowing that you will only be in the dark in areas where darkness is supposed to be.