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How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science

  • Tony Scott's pumpkin weighs 876 kilograms and took third place this year in a competition.
  • Scott has cultivated giant pumpkins for eight years, observing growth rates of 18 to 23 kilograms daily.
  • Aleca Borsuk, a plant scientist, noted that the growth of Scott's pumpkin is extraordinary compared to wild pumpkins.
  • Scott often encounters people curious about his pumpkin, frequently asked if it is real.
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The science behind growing a giant pumpkin

The pumpkin in Tony Scott's backyard weighs almost as much as a small car

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How to Grow a Giant Pumpkin, With Help From Science

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How to grow a giant pumpkin, with help from science

Every year, growers raise giant pumpkins and compete in annual weigh-offs against other colossal fruits.

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Winnipeg Free Press broke the news in Winnipeg, Canada on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
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