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In the Fields, October 8, 2026

A field on the edge of Point Reyes Station holds the Porsches of the pumpkin world: “Jack O’Lantern” cultivars grown under Arron Wilder’s vigilant care. Planted last May in soil rich in phosphorus and potassium, the dime-sized seeds grew into fruits that weigh an average of 25 pounds. Here’s his strategy: Plant seeds, not seedlings, […]