NAMPA, Idaho — Pumpkins are a staple of autumn, and whether your love lies with pumpkin pies or pumpkin spiced lattes, there's something to be learned from all the work that goes into growing the often misunderstood fruit species.

Discover how pumpkins go from seedlings to seasonal centerpieces Seeds to seasonal centerpiece: Nampa farmer details pumpkin season

“It’s a 12-month thing really,” said Fred Schreffler, owner of The Berry Ranch , of the time commitment required to successfully grow pumpkins.

Pumpkin growing usually starts near the end of May, when they are planted. Months of irrigation, appropriate climate conditions, and many other contingencies are essential for the produce to mature. Schreffler grows 30 different varieties on his farm in Nampa.

“The climate is in long

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