Kelowna grower Abbate’s giant pumpkin weighing 1,485 pounds, wins British Columbia’s 2026 contest

Times of India - Oct 5, 2026

Kelowna grower Jordan Abbate won the 2026 B.C. Giant Pumpkin Contest with a 1,485-pound pumpkin, beating the runner-up by just one pound. The victory followed six months of daily care, including watering, pruning and soil preparation. The contest also saw two new B.C. records in other giant vegetable categories.

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