A British grandfather, Ian Paton, sets a new record for the biggest pumpkin after growing a gourd weighing 2,856.8 lb (1,295.8 kg), reported as comparable in weight to a female hippopotamus. The Independent and Daily Mail describe the achievement as Paton breaking the world record again.
The outlets also highlight Paton’s approach, saying he dedicates substantial time to cultivation, including up to six hours a day of work. The Independent adds that Paton credits a particular technique as crucial for producing the largest pumpkins possible. The Daily Mail emphasizes Paton’s effort and the sheer scale of the final weight, while both sources present the same core details about who achieved the result and the pumpkin’s reported mass.
