Rhode Island grower's 1,432kg pumpkin awaits world record verification
Ron Wallace's giant squash exceeds the current Guinness record by nearly 136 kilograms.
At a glance
- A Rhode Island pumpkin weighing 1,432kg was weighed at a New England contest on Saturday
- The weight would exceed the current Guinness record of 1,296kg by nearly 136kg
- Verification from Guinness Book of World Records is pending
- The previous record was set in England approximately one week earlier
A pumpkin grower from Rhode Island has grown a squash weighing 1,432 kilograms, which would surpass the current world record by approximately 136 kilograms. The pumpkin was weighed at a contest in New England on Saturday, and the grower is awaiting confirmation from Guinness Book of World Records officials.
The existing record stands at 1,296 kilograms, set by a grower in England on October 3. According to the Rhode Island grower, Guinness officials have indicated his record is on track for verification.
Why it matters
Giant pumpkin growing competitions attract growers worldwide, with records frequently challenged as cultivation techniques improve.
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