National Trust gardeners say it has been a poor season for growing squashes and pumpkins.

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Pumpkins at National Trust properties ruined by slugs and rain

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The heritage charity said September’s cold and wet weather meant many plants at its gardens stopped growing and needed harvesting early.

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Pumpkin harvests hit by wet weather and ‘army of slugs’ – National Trust

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'Unfortunately, we had a cold and prolonged spring, which meant that germination took place later than normal and then the cooler and wetter conditions over the summer really haven't helped'

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Pumpkin shortage this Halloween after crops hit by wet weather and army of slugs

"Abysmal" pumpkin harvests this season are down to an "army of slugs" and dreary weather, National Trust gardeners have said.The heritage charity said September's cold and wet weather meant many plants at its gardens stopped growing and needed harvesting early, with its gardeners reporting reduced squash and pumpkin crops ahead of Halloween.Among the worst affected was Kingston Lacy in Dorset, where pumpkins and squashes had to be harvested a mo…

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'Army of slugs’ leave 'abysmal' pumpkin crop ahead of Halloween

The National Trust has reported a "abysmal" year so far that could impact the fun for children

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