British Gardener Breaks Guinness Records with Giant Vegetables

Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent

mesa.entrada@senatur.gov.py | 2025-09-25 07:24:32


 

A 66-year-old British gardener from Gloucestershire, Graham Barratt, is making headlines after breaking four Guinness World Records for growing enormous vegetables.

Barratt, who has been cultivating giant produce for over 10 years, now holds a total of seven records. His latest achievements include the longest pea pod (180mm), heaviest tomatillo (140g), longest loofah (1.396m), and heaviest loofah (2.82kg).

According to Barratt, the secret to his success lies in using a commercial greenhouse and continuous research. He emphasized that he isn't solely focused on breaking records. Instead, he enjoys sharing seeds and knowledge with other growers, embracing the competitive spirit of the hobby.

Barratt plans to enter several of his vegetables, including cucumbers, pumpkins, peppers, and cabbages, in an upcoming giant vegetable competition this fall. His 6.5-meter cucumber vine has already surpassed the current world record of 6.47 meters, leading to expectations of another record-breaking feat.

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