With Fall around the corner, picking a pumpkin is a tradition that marks the start of the season. However, searching for the best one at an affordable price is just as essential. When one woman browsed Home Depot, she couldn’t believe how much the retailer was charging for pumpkins.
In a clip with 1 million views, TikTok creator @whiskeynjava4me stands in front of a box of extra-large pumpkins next to the Halloween decorations at Home Depot.
“I’m sorry, kids, but we’re not gonna be participating in fall pumpkins this year,” she says, pointing to the“$15.98” price tag in black font. “Sixteen dollars for a pumpkin?” she asks, aghast.
Then the content creator unveils an almost empty batch of jumbo pumpkins for $19.98. “Twenty dollars? Absolutely not,” she concludes.
She continues to express her shock in the caption, writing, “Fall decor is going to be pumpkin and mum free unless Aldi saves the day. $16-$20 for a PUMPKIN?!?!”
What did viewers think?
Many were in disbelief. As a result, they shared alternatives to find cheaper pumpkins than the home improvement store.
“Aldi and Meijer had them for under $5, Home Depot is robbing people with those prices,” one viewer remarked.
“For that price you can go to a pumpkin patch and get 5 pumpkins, participate in the corn maze, pony rides and food drinks!!! What!!! $20 for A SINGULAR pumpkin! They’ve got me twisted,” a second commented.
“You don’t buy pumpkins in a Home Depot. Of course they’re marked up. Go to a grocery store or farmer’s market,” another suggested.
“Go to Sams or Walmart! It’s 7.00 for really big pumpkins,” a fourth recommended.
Why are Home Depot pumpkin prices more expensive?
In 2024, the United States imported $540 million worth of vegetables, which included pumpkins. During this time, The Krazy Coupon Lady reported that the jumbo pumpkins she found were almost $11. When President Trump increased the tariffs in August, they affected the prices of imported products, including those at Home Depot. On the other hand, the home improvement company had sold most of its imported goods before the tariffs. Additionally, they source half of their products in North America.
“It’s important to remember that more than 50% of our products are sourced domestically and not subject to tariffs,” a Home Depot spokesperson told The New York Post. “For some imported goods, tariff rates are significantly higher than last quarter, so there will be modest price movement in certain categories, but it won’t be broad-based.”
So, it’s unknown whether the tariffs are the sole reason why Home Depot’s pumpkins are more costly than those at other places. Since Aldi’s pumpkins are around $5 (prices may vary by store), @whiskeynjava4me should have better luck there.
@whiskeynjava4me Fall decor is going to be pumpkin and mum free unless Aldi saves the day. $16-$20 for a PUMPKIN?!?! #falldecorating #pumpkinseason ♬ original sound – Whiskey N’ Java
The Mary Sue reached out to @whiskeynjava4me via TikTok comment and direct message as well as Home Depot via press email.
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