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Lymington grower sets world record with massive 2,856.8lb pumpkin named Bagheera
Overview
Ian Paton from Lymington, Hampshire, has set a new world record after growing a giant pumpkin named Bagheera, which weighed 2,856.8lbs (1,295.8kg). Entered into a giant vegetable weigh-off near Reading, the pumpkin was officially verified by a Guinness World Records judge. Paton spent about four months and up to six hours a day tending to the squash, supplying it with roughly 130 gallons of water daily. The record-breaking pumpkin is currently on display at Sunnyfields farm near Southampton before eventually being used as feed for cows.
Key points
- Ian Paton grew a giant pumpkin named Bagheera that weighed 2,856.8lbs (1,295.8kg).
- The pumpkin features a circumference of over 20ft (6m).
- The record was officially confirmed by Guinness World Records judge Sebastian Suski at a weigh-off near Reading.
- Paton spent about four months growing the pumpkin, dedicating up to six hours a day and 130 gallons of water daily to its care.
- It was the first time the 65-year-old grower entered the competition independently, having previously grown giant pumpkins with his twin brother for over 50 years.
- The pumpkin is on display at Sunnyfields farm near Southampton and will later be used as feed for cows.