In global vegetable competitions, growers demonstrate their expertise by cultivating the most colossal and weighty vegetables. Various international events honor the cultivation of large or gigantic vegetables, such as the Giant Pumpkin Commonwealth. This organization hosts competitions worldwide, where pumpkins of immense proportions, sometimes exceeding a ton in weight, are cultivated and showcased.
#1. Giant Squash
The Atlantic Giant squash is renowned for its ability to yield colossal fruits, weighing hundreds of pounds. These impressive specimens are frequently presented at agricultural fairs and competitions. The current world record for the heaviest squash was achieved in 2014 by Beni Meier of Switzerland, who grew a pumpkin-shaped squash weighing a staggering 2,323.7 pounds (1,054 kilograms).
#2. Giant Pumpkin
Among vegetable competitions, the giant pumpkin category stands out as a highly popular attraction. These gargantuan pumpkins can surpass a ton in weight. Mathias Willemijns of Belgium holds the current world record, achieved in 2016, for cultivating the heaviest pumpkin, weighing an astounding 2,624.6 pounds (1,190.49 kilograms).
#3. Giant Cabbage
Certain varieties of cabbage can also attain significant sizes, with the largest examples exceeding 100 pounds (45 kilograms) and capturing attention due to their immense magnitude. Scott Robb of Palmer, Alaska, achieved the world record for the heaviest cabbage in 2012, cultivating one that weighed an impressive 138.25 pounds (62.7 kilograms).
