1068 Wallace

Individual pumpkin 1068 Wallace (845 Bobier x 898 Knauss1068 Wallace PumpkinLink May 12, 2010 http://pumpkinlink.com/seedname.asp?pumpkin=1068+Wallace&col=seed&progeny=Y https://web.archive.org/web/20100930163355/http://www.pumpkinlink.com/seedname.asp?pumpkin=1068+Wallace&col=seed&progeny=Y 2010-09-30 dead) was an Atlantic Giant pumpkin grown by Ron Wallace in Rhode Island, United States during 2003.Laura Meade Kirk Carve out time to appreciate the Great Pumpkin October 28, 2007 The Providence Journal May 12, 2010 http://www.projo.com/seasonal/autumn/content/Pumpkins_10-28-07_JR7JPMO_v33.186a636.html The fruit's progeny includes dozens of other pumpkins over 1,000 pounds, including the 1502 Wallace in 2006, at the time the heaviest pumpkin in the world.Edward Fitzpatrick Good grief, pumpkin World Record stands October 12, 2008 The Providence Journal May 12, 2010 http://www.projo.com/news/content/giant_pumpkin_10-12-08_9SBTHRD_v34.3ac010b.html Its seeds have been described as the most sought-after of their kind,A One-Ton Pumpkin? October 28, 2007 CBS News May 12, 2010 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-one-ton-pumpkin/ and have sold for $850 apiece at auction. References Further reading Susan Warren Backyard Giants: The Passionate, Heartbreaking, and Glorious Quest to Grow the Biggest Pumpkin Ever 2007 Bloomsbury USA 978-0-7862-9950-8 https://archive.org/details/backyardgiantspa00warr registration Category:Squashes and pumpkins