Which state grows the most pumpkins?

Illinois harvests more pumpkins than any other state, often more than the next few states combined. Much of the crop is a special variety grown for canning rather than carving.

The town of Morton, Illinois, calls itself the Pumpkin Capital of the World. Its Libby’s plant processes most of the canned pumpkin sold in the United States, around 85 percent by many estimates.

Giant pumpkins are a sport of their own. Competitive growers have produced pumpkins weighing more than 2,700 pounds, heavier than many cars.