The Top 5 Most Gigantic Pumpkins in Connecticut

Fall is the time of year when the country goes pumpkin crazy especially in the Northeast.Back in September 2013, Buzzfeed.com published an article titled, '101 Pumpkin Recipes From Drinks to Dessert.' They included, 'Pumpkin Pie Pop Tarts,' 'Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Breakfast Casserole,' 'Pumpkin Hummus,' I think you get the point. It's pumpkin MADNESS I tell you! I say let the pumpkin insanity roll on! Because I know you've been on the edge of your seats wondering about how huge some of these pumpkins can grow, I am here to tell you about the 5 most ginormous pumpkins ever grown in Connecticut. Believe it or not, each of the 5 pumpkins listed have their own genetic histories from seed to pollination.

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1,625.5 lbs.
Nicolas Huydic's pumpkin tipped the scales at 1,625.5 lbs. and was grown in Fairfield CT and was officially weighed in Ridgefield. For all the funky genetic info on this fat-ass pumpkin, go to tools.pumpkinfanatic.com.
4
1,662.5 lbs
Matthew DeBacco grew this mutant pumpkin in Rocky Hill, CT weighing in at 1,662.5 lbs. The official weigh-in location was the Topsfield Fair Weigh-Off. For all the pumpkiney specifics, click here.
3
1,751.5 lbs
Gary Vincent raised this 1,751.5 lb mutant pumpkin from just a seedling in Plainville, CT. which was also officially weighed at the Topsfield Fair Weigh-Off. Little did you know it takes about 5 1/2 months to grow a colossal pumpkin and they are very high maintenance when it comes to nurturing a growing pumpkin. Check the genetic stats on this website.
2
1,766.5 lbs
Matthew DeBacco is back at it again growing this elephantine sized pumpkin that tipped the scales at 1,766.5 lbs and was weighed in officially at the Durham Fair Weigh Off. Were you aware that according to modernfarmer.com you must get your hands on a 'high pedigree hybrid seed' to get the ball rolling. For specific germination info, click on this website.
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1,992.5 lbs
Ladies and gentleman, let's give it up for Gary Vincent from Plainville, who currently holds the record for the most gargantuan pumpkin in CT at 1,992.5 lbs! If you're thinking about getting into the 'blimp size pumpkin growing game,' keep in mind that the high pedigree seeds needed to grow these herculean sized pumpkins run between $10 to $100 per seed.

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