Whether they were perfectly-carved or peculiar-looking, it didn’t really matter as the big orange vegetable comes in all shapes and sizes.
We received many great snaps on our social media pages and we have selected a few of our favourites. The shout-out for pictures also coincided with National Pumpkin Day.
1. Readers' pumpkins
Natalie Pinky Parkes' mum with just one of the pumpkins from Natalie's allotment. It weighed 12 stone and took two men, a ramp and a wheelbarrow to shift. Photo: Natalie Pinky Parkes
2. Readers' pumpkins
This little one found an easy of transporting the pumpkins. Image: James Adnett Photo: James Adnett
3. Readers' pumpkins
This trip carved their own pumpkins. Image: Lyndsey Hadfield Photo: Lyndsey Hadfield
4. Readers' pumpkins
Following the guidelines during the pumpkin pick-up. Image: Lauren Emma Photo: Lauren Emma