Grown by Ron Wallace in Rhode Island, the giant pumpkin weighs 1,432 kilograms, beating the previous British record by almost 136 kilograms. Official confirmation from Guinness World Records is still pending.
A giant pumpkin weighing more than 1.4 tonnes could soon become the heaviest pumpkin in the world. Grown by Ron Wallace in Greene, Rhode Island, the enormous pumpkin weighs an impressive 1,432 kilograms, surpassing the previous British record by almost 136 kilograms.
The achievement comes just one week after British growers Ian and Stuart Paton set a new national record with a pumpkin weighing 1,295.8 kilograms.
Wallace’s giant pumpkin is now awaiting official recognition from Guinness World Records. If confirmed, it could claim the title of the world’s heaviest pumpkin, making it an extraordinary achievement for the American grower.
“It’s really huge, and it was a pleasure to grow it,” Wallace said.
His success also earned him a prize of $3,500, rewarding the time, patience and dedication required to produce such an impressive vegetable.
Another Giant Pumpkin Steals the Show in California
Meanwhile, on the opposite coast of the United States, another giant pumpkin has attracted considerable attention.
Travis Gienger, a horticulture teacher from Minnesota, won the World Championship Pumpkin Weigh-Off in Half Moon Bay, south of San Francisco, for the fifth time.
His pumpkin, named “Rocky”, weighed approximately 1,084 kilograms, earning him a prize of $21,501.
The name is a tribute to Rocky Balboa, the famous fictional boxer portrayed by Sylvester Stallone in the Rocky film series.
Speaking after his victory, Gienger celebrated his remarkable achievement, saying: “Five-time champion: that’s why we came.”
His latest win further strengthens his reputation as one of the leading figures in competitive giant-pumpkin growing.
A Growing Competition for the World’s Biggest Pumpkin
Giant-pumpkin competitions have become a popular autumn tradition, particularly in the United States, where growers spend months carefully nurturing their plants in the hope of producing record-breaking specimens.
Growing a pumpkin of this size requires a combination of specialist knowledge, favourable weather conditions, carefully managed soil and an enormous amount of dedication.
With Halloween approaching, these giant vegetables are attracting even more attention, capturing the public’s imagination and showcasing the extraordinary possibilities of horticulture.
While Wallace’s 1,432-kilogram pumpkin awaits official verification, one thing is certain: the race to grow the world’s biggest pumpkin has reached impressive new heights.
