What is the price of pumpkins this year? [originaltext] Conditions for growin

Conditions for growing pumpkins were poor in some areas of the United States this year. The East and parts of the Midwest suffered heavy rains and extreme heat.(21)So the supply for sale has decreased, making prices higher than last year.(22)Pumpkins are an important part of the American celebration of Halloween on October 31st.(23)Americans also use pumpkins for cooking, especially during the American holiday of Thanksgiving in late November.
    People have grown pumpkins in North and Central America for thousands of years. Most weigh only a few kilograms. But some pumpkins grow to be huge. No pumpkins will grow if the female flower is not pollinated at the right time. People use pumpkin in pies, bread, cakes and other baked food. Many Americans also like to eat baked pumpkin seeds.