for growing giant pumpkins says a Richmond man has grown the biggest ever in the province, weighing close to 900 kilograms. David Chan's 'papa bear' was among several giant pumpkins weighed at an annual event in Langley on Saturday, hosted by Giant Pumpkins British Columbia. (Ben Nelms/CBC)Chan says he's been growing giant pumpkins for 40 years since seeing the giant vegetables on an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. Chan sent a letter to Dill asking about growing giant pumpkins and Dill responded with seeds. Chan says he will eventually carve his giant pumpkins for Halloween and display them in his driveway.

Source: CBC News October 03, 2021 00:11 UTC