Giant pumpkin wins BC contest by just 1 pound after weighing 1,485 pounds

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What happened

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.

Key facts

  • 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.
  • Reported by Times of India and published Mon, 05 Oct 2026 10:25:00 UTC.

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