The small world of giant pumpkins in Alaska just got bigger.
The state's field of competitive growers -- all two of them -- squared off at the Alaska State Fair's Midnight Sun Giant Cabbage Weigh-Off on Tuesday.
Anchorage's Dale Marshall hauled in a pale orange 1,182-pound monster that edged out state record holder J.D. Megchelsen for the top prize.
Megchelsen's pumpkin actually weighed more -- 1,289 pounds, two pounds over his own record -- but a hole in the bottom disqualified the Nikiski grower's entry from the competition.
Marshall was modest in victory. After all, he grew a monster 1,789-pound pumpkin two years ago that got disqualified for a small hole that extended into the inner cavity. That violates fair rules requiring structurally sound produce.
We were disappointed to find - after we arrived at the fair on Sunday - that the giant veggies wouldn't be on display until later. Ah, well.
6 comments:
I grew pumpkins last year and won't do it again unless I have 40 acres. I did do some gorilla planting up the street in front of a neighbors property, the pumpkins are looking good there!
It looks like a lot of work to get 'em that big.
I guess it's all the Sunlight you guys get. I had some good sized ones this year but damn.
Oh ya and the old tractor pics were great. I love old tractors.
Preppy, you combine 22 hours of daylight with the rich volcanic soil, and the 100-day growing season produces explosive growth. And thanks; glad you liked the tractors.
Those monsters are something else!!!
Truly impressive.
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