Looking for a pumpkin in Edmonton? Gourd luck…

Edmontonians looking for a last-minute pumpkin for Halloween might be dealing with some squashed dreams.

The city is dealing with a shortage with most stores, both independent and chain, completely sold out.

“We get dozens of calls every day,” Joe Gadbois at the Greenland Garden Centre said.

Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "We get dozens of calls every day," Joe Gadbois at the Greenland Garden Centre said.

Gadbois says he believes its a combination of pumpkins spoiling outdoors once the temperature gets below freezing, as well as people just not buying them early enough.

“Every year we definitely see a huge increase in demand the week before Halloween,” Gadbois said.

“If it gets below zero they will freeze, and they’ll actually turn to mush.”

Tweet This Click to share quote on Twitter: "If it gets below zero they will freeze, and they'll actually turn to mush."

Greenland Garden Centre said its last pumpkins were snapped up by Tuesday, Oct. 29.

Global News also contacted a dozen grocery stores around Edmonton, including Save-On-Foods, Sobeys, and Safeway, and all stores said they were completely out of pumpkins.

Get breaking National news

For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen.

Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up

By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy.

Calgary is also facing a shortage of the in-demand decor.

“Another tip would be to buy your pumpkins early,” said Gadbois. “Keep in mind they will store for a long time if they’re kept cool and dry.”

2:22 Is your child ready to go trick-or-treating on their own?