Rhode Island Grower Breaks World Record With 3,156-Pound Pumpkin
A Rhode Island man just grew a pumpkin heavier than a small car, shattering the world record by nearly 300 pounds. His secret? A supportive community that shares growing tips freely.
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Rhode Island Pumpkin Crushes World Record at 3,156 Pounds
A Rhode Island grower just shattered the world record for heaviest pumpkin, beating the previous champion by nearly 300 pounds. Ron Wallace's massive orange giant tipped the scales at 3,156 pounds at a weekend festival that brought together the region's most dedicated pumpkin growers.
UK Gardener Grows 2,856-Pound Pumpkin, Breaks Own Record
A British gardener just grew the heaviest pumpkin in Earth's 100-million-year history, tipping the scales at a rhino-sized 2,856 pounds. Ian Paton broke his own world record just one year after claiming the title with his twin brother.
British Grower Breaks Own Record With 2,856-Pound Pumpkin
Ian Paton just grew the world's heaviest pumpkin ever recorded, a 2,856-pound giant named Bagheera that drank 130 gallons of water daily. The British horticulturist broke his own world record from last year, continuing a winning streak that stretches back to the early 2000s.