In the patch with the Pumpkin King: Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers chairperson Jim Ford shares gourd secrets
By:
Winnie Dortch
Posted: Oct 3, 2021 8:43 AM CDT

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KENOSHA COUNTY, Wis. (CBS 58) -- The first Sunday in October is a busy one for pumpkin picking. In patches, stores and at roadside markets people of all ages will be in search of that perfect pumpkin for their fall festivities.
Many will focus on its color, stem and shape. But for those taking part in pumpkin weigh off competitions around Wisconsin it's all about one thing, size.
On CBS 58 Sunday Morning Winnie Dortch put the Wisconsin Giant Pumpkin Growers in the Sunday Morning Spotlight.
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