Vegetable growing is an art driven by passion. We often come across people who grow unique vegetables on the farm. While some experiment and innovate with hybrid plants, others grow large sized vegetables and fruits. Recently, we got news that an Italian farmer grew a “monster pumpkin” that weighs heavier than a small car. This huge vegetable weighing 1226 kg broke all world records. He is not everything. According to the official website of Guinness World Records, the weight of this pumpkin is equal to 17.5 adult males. Yes, you heard us!
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This large pumpkin was grown by a Tuscany farmer, Stefano Ctruppi. According to a report on the official website of Guinness World Records, he has been growing giant pumpkins since 2008. This year’s pumpkin was presented at the 10th edition of the Campeonato della Zuccone Pumpkin Festival in Pecioli, near Pisa, on 26 September 2021. The Great Pumpkin was assessed by Commonwealth representatives, “who confirmed that the quality of the produce is sufficient to be entered for the competition”.
GWR further reports that Katrupi claimed second and third place in the Lo Zukon competition, with two other entries weighing 978.99 kg and 794.51 kg respectively.
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When asked for suggestions for growing the next record pumpkin, Katrupi said, “There is no secret”. He further added that it is about pursuing the “target” with method and perseverance.
“I felt incredible emotions ever since I saw the pumpkin coming onto the truck. In fact, no one really knows the weight of a pumpkin until it’s proofed on a scale, but that pumpkin Seeing the shape and touching it, I immediately felt a shudder inside me. It had to be a new world record! I was convinced of it,” said one of the judges of the festival, Emanuele Garofano.
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