The 5 Largest Fruits and Vegetables Ever Recorded

Growing giant fruits and vegetables is a hobby for some gardeners, and it’s a tough battle to walk away as the champion but these 5 produce enthusiasts did just that. I was astounded at the massive weights that the world’s largest fruits and vegetables reached! Here are the 5 biggest, all of which weigh hundreds (and in one case, thousands!) of pounds.

1.) Pumpkin — 2,702 lb. 13.9 oz. (1,226 kg)

The world’s largest pumpkin weighed in at 2,702 lb. 13.9 oz. (1,226 kg) on 9/23/21 and was grown by Stefano Cutrupi.

2.) Watermelon — 350 lb. 8 oz. (159 kg)

The world’s largest watermelon weighed in at 350 lb. 8 oz. (159 kg) on 10/4/13 and was grown by Christopher Kent.

3.) Bunch of Bananas — 287 lb. (130 kg)

The world’s largest bunch of bananas weighed in at 287 lb. (130 kg) on 7/1/01 and was grown by Manual Kabana.

4.) Summer Squash — 256 lb. 9.8 oz. (116.4 kg)

The world’s largest summer squash weighed in at 256 lb. 9.8 oz. (116.4 kg) on 9/232/21 and was grown by Vincent Sjodin.

5.) Green Cabbage — 138 lb. 4 oz. (62.71 kg)

The world’s largest bunch of bananas weighed in at 138 lb. 4 oz. (62.71 kg) on 8/31/12 and was grown by Scott A. Robb.