PUMPKIN PICKING: Is the hot sun melting away a favorite fall tradition?

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — Since the start of fall on September 22, temperatures have been far from cool and crisp. This brings up the question: Does the summer-like heat have an impact on the area pumpkin crop?

Barr Evergreens Christmas Trees, who sells pumpkins this time of the year, says the toasty temperatures have caused a small loss at their pumpkin patch.

The western NC based business has been coming to the Cape Fear for more than 25 years. From small to large ones, you can pick out the perfect one at their 2715 Shipyard Blvd location in Wilmington from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Saturday.

The pumpkin patch will be open through November 1.

With Christmas not too far away, they say they will be back with a variety of Christmas trees around November 19.