Cabinetmaker Damien Allard (CAN) from Carleton-sur-Mer, Quebec, is now the master of monster vegetables.
After spending the past year working away in his garden, he is officially the proud owner of three colossal, record-breaking turnips - all of which have broken the record for the world’s
heaviest turnip.
The first turnip weighed 22.9 kg (50 lb 7.7 oz), the next 24.4 kg (53 lb 12.7 oz) and the third turnip weighed an astonishing 29.00 kg (63 lb 14 oz)!
All three broke the previous record-holder s total of 17.7 kg (39 lb 3.2 oz).
But how did Damien become inspired to grow such large vegetables?
Back in 2016, he managed to grow a sizeable 7 kg (15 lb 6.9 oz) turnip at his home. After seeing the size, he immediately researched the current record-holder and found the former title holder’s weight.