In an impressive display of horticultural prowess, A gigantic pumpkin named “Michael Jordan” has obliterated the world record for the heaviest pumpkin.
This feat has not only made headlines, but has also secured its producer, Travis Gienger, an attractive $30,000 prize, according to the AP agency.
Weighing a staggering 2,749 pounds, equivalent to 1,247 kilograms, “Michael Jordan” eclipsed the previous record by a staggering 2,702 pounds in 2021. The remarkable achievement unfolded at the prestigious World Pumpkin Weighing Championships in California.
The secrets to the success of the giant pumpkin
Gienger, a horticulture professor from Minnesota, He attributes his giant pumpkin’s colossal size to meticulous care and an astonishing 12-watering-per-day regimen.. He planted “Michael Jordan” in Minnesota on April 10 and spared no expense, investing approximately $15,000 in the upkeep and care of him, according to the website sfgate.com.
At 43 years old, Travis Gienger is no newbie to the world of pumpkin growing. He has been growing these giant vegetables since his teenage years and can now boast three championship victories. What began as a friendly rivalry in 1974 between Circleville, Ohio, and Half Moon Bay, California, has become the Super Bowl of global pumpkin-weighing competitions, according to event organizers.
Gienger affectionately named his impressive pumpkin after none other than “the greatest basketball player of all time,” Michael Jordanstating that it is now the “best pumpkin ever.”
He also highlighted the pumpkin’s initial resemblance to a basketball and Jordan’s number 23 jersey, aligning with the year 2023.
Mr. Gienger shared his motivation and expressed, “I strive to be able to make people smile.” Without a doubt, his dedication and love for pumpkins has borne fruit, or rather, a huge pumpkin that has captured the world’s attention.
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2023-10-11 03:09:48
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