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How Big Can the World's Largest Pumpkin Get?

By: Dr. Emma Davies
Originally Published in  Science Focus

Exploring the factors that contribute to the ever-growing size of pumpkins

The article "How Big Can the World's Largest Pumpkin Get?" from BBC Science Focus explains how pumpkins keep getting bigger due to careful seed selection, growing space, and gallons of water.
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A huge pumpkin surrounded by other smaller pumpkins
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