In international vegetable competitions, growers showcase their skills and compete to grow the largest and heaviest vegetables. There are several international competitions and events that celebrate large or gigantic vegetables. One such example is the Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth, which holds competitions for growing massive pumpkins around the world. These pumpkins can reach enormous sizes, sometimes weighing over a ton.
While there are numerous vegetables that can reach impressive sizes, here are some examples of gigantic vegetables that have been grown and entered into international competitions.
#1. Giant Squash
Varieties like the Atlantic Giant squash can produce enormous fruits that weigh several hundred pounds. They are often showcased in agricultural fairs and competitions. The world record for the heaviest squash was set by Beni Meier from Switzerland, who grew a pumpkin-shaped squash weighing 2,323.7 pounds (1,054 kilograms) in 2014.
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#2. Giant Pumpkin
The giant pumpkin category is one of the most popular in vegetable competitions. These behemoth pumpkins can weigh over a ton. The current world record for the heaviest pumpkin is held by Mathias Willemijns from Belgium, who grew a pumpkin weighing 2,624.6 pounds (1,190.49 kilograms) in 2016.
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#3. Giant Cabbage
Some varieties of cabbage can also grow to substantial sizes. The largest cabbages have been known to exceed 100 pounds (45 kilograms) and attract attention for their sheer magnitude. The world record for the heaviest cabbage is held by Scott Robb from Palmer, Alaska, who grew a cabbage weighing 138.25 pounds (62.7 kilograms) in 2012.
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