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Pumpkin weighing as much as a car breaks record

A massive pumpkin weighing as much as a car has captured a new title during a competition in California. The colossal gourd earned a resident from Anoka the top pumpkin title. Officials and organizers note the unprecedented size of the entry, which rivals the weight of an automobile. Following the victory, plans are underway to transform the giant vegetable into the world largest jack o lantern. Observers can view the record-setting squash in Pittsburgh this upcoming weekend, marking a notable milestone in competitive giant pumpkin growing.

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  • ✓ A pumpkin weighing as much as a car broke a record in a California competition.
  • ✓ An Anoka man won the pumpkin title in the California competition.
  • ✓ The massive Anoka pumpkin is scheduled to be carved into the world largest jack o lantern.
  • ✓ The world largest pumpkin can be seen in Pittsburgh this weekend.
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A massive pumpkin matching the weight of a car won a competition in California and broke records.

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  1. Giant Pumpkin Breaks Record in California Competition

    A massive pumpkin weighing as much as a car has captured a new title during a competition in California. The colossal gourd earned a resident from Anoka the top pumpkin title. Officials and organizers note the unprecedented size of the entry, which rivals the weight of an automobile. Following the victory, plans are underway to transform the giant vegetable into the world largest jack o lantern. Observers can view the record-setting squash in Pittsburgh this upcoming weekend, marking a notable milestone in competitive giant pumpkin growing.

    Why it matters

    Competitive giant pumpkin growing draws major interest across multiple regions as cultivators push the physical limits of agriculture. The recent triumph in California highlights the intense rivalry among growers vying for top titles. Such record-breaking entries frequently tour public exhibitions after competitions conclude, drawing large crowds of spectators.

    What is confirmed

    • A pumpkin weighing as much as a car broke a record in a California competition.
    • An Anoka man won the pumpkin title in the California competition.
    • The massive Anoka pumpkin is scheduled to be carved into the world largest jack o lantern.
    • The world largest pumpkin can be seen in Pittsburgh this weekend.

    Still unconfirmed

    • The world biggest pumpkin record fell twice in one week.

    What to watch next

    • Public viewings of the giant pumpkin in Pittsburgh this weekend
    • The completion of carving the pumpkin into the world largest jack o lantern
    Sources used for this update (6)
    1. FOX 9 Minneapolis-St. Paul — Massive Anoka pumpkin to be carved into world?s largest jack-o-lantern
    2. USA Today — Pumpkin weighing as much as a car breaks record
    3. The New York Times — There’s a New Great Pumpkin to Rule Them All
    4. Willmar Radio — Anoka man wins pumpkin title in California competition
    5. TribLIVE.com — Where you can see the world’s largest pumpkin in Pittsburgh this weekend
    6. Guinness World Records — Pumpkinpalooza!: how the world’s biggest pumpkin record fell twice in one week
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