Out, But Not Down - Payson Pumpkin People

Sadly, the Payson Pumpkin People had to terminate their efforts to win Arizona's biggest pumpkin contest scheduled for October. They are out, but not down.

They are already planning and learning for next year.

Giant Pumpkins in Europe

They have discovered the secret in "The Secret to Growing the World’s Largest Pumpkin"

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"The current world record is held by Beni Meier, a Swiss accountant by day, who grew a pumpkin that weighs in at 2,323.7 pounds, roughly the same amount as a small car. But it’s likely he won’t hold that title long. These giants have been growing in mass by leaps and bounds every year, and there are no signs that they’re slowing down."

They even get into the physics of giant pumpkins: "The growth of giant pumpkins: How extreme weight influences shape".

And you can use a giant pumpkin as a boat!

Giant Pumpkins Used as Boats!