How Big Can the World's Largest Pumpkin Get?
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's Science Focus explains how pumpkins keep getting bigger due to careful seed selection, growing space, and gallons of water.
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