Phil Groenewold of Plainfield just shattered Illinois’ 11-year pumpkin weight record with a colossal 2,492.5-pound gourd—over 300 pounds heavier than the old champ—and now holds the U.S. title too. He harvested it early to ensure timely weigh-in at a Kentucky championship, and it’s proudly displayed in his front yard, already drawing attention from folks hoping to carve it into a giant jack-o’-lantern. After ten years of science-backed farming—including daily 80-gallon waterings—he admits it’s all about sweat, soil, and sheer dedication.
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