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Billerica,Massachusetts

http://theplate.nationalgeographic.com/2015/02/02/on-being-the-right-size/

3/20/2018 1:56:16 PM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

So science says the maximum size before a pumpkin collapses under its own weight is 20,000#. I'm betting the 3000# barrier will fall in a couple years.

3/20/2018 7:33:16 PM

Massachusetts

Henry David Thoreau grew giant pumpkins! He won the Middlesex fair in 1857 with a 123 lb C. Maxima. Fun article thanks Glenn.

3/20/2018 8:24:18 PM

Zimmerman, Minnesota

Humm.....so Cinderella’s pumpkin carriage is possible.....my daughter will be thrilled;-)

3/21/2018 12:15:36 AM

Johnston, Iowa

Cool article!

3/22/2018 10:06:51 AM