Frances Crickmore grew a 58-stone pumpkin, beating her son’s entry in a family contest.

Frances Crickmore of Suffolk grew a 58-stone (368kg) pumpkin named Sirius, defeating her son Jonny’s 2.9-stone entry in a family challenge. She nurtured the plant—given to her as the weakest seedling—using manure, water, weather protection, and even secretly pollinated it from his patch. Jonny, a farmer, admitted defeat, crediting her competitive spirit and skill. They plan to repeat the contest next year, with Jonny possibly offering less favorable seeds. The event reflects rising interest in giant pumpkin growing in the UK.