Who is known as the ‘Pumpkin King of Britain’?

Ralph Upton of the village of Slindon, in West Sussex, south England, was known as the ‘Pumpkin King of Britain’. This market gardener died earlier this year, at 88, and his son Robin Upton took over. The Uptons have been growing pumpkins on their six acre plot for over 40 years, producing over 50 varieties. Slindon is known as the pumpkin capital of Britain.