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35. GIANT PUMPKINS: And the RI Grower Who “Squashed” World Records

In 2006, Rhode Islander Ron Wallace grew the first 1,500 lb. pumpkin--something no one thought was possible. Then in 2012, he became the first person in the world to grow a pumpkin weighing 2,000 lbs. Now his goal is to be the first to grow a 3,000 lb pumpkin… Hear about what it takes to grow a giant pumpkin, then try for yourself! You can actually buy seeds from Ron Wallace's 2K+ lb. pumpkins at WOW Wallace Organic Wonder.
Broadcast on:
31 Oct 2021

In 2006, Rhode Islander Ron Wallace grew the first 1,500 lb. pumpkin--something no one thought was possible. Then in 2012, he became the first person in the world to grow a pumpkin weighing 2,000 lbs. Now his goal is to be the first to grow a 3,000 lb pumpkin… Hear about what it takes to grow a giant pumpkin, then try for yourself! You can actually buy seeds from Ron Wallace's 2K+ lb. pumpkins at WOW Wallace Organic Wonder.