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Norman Kyle with his 1,659-pound pumkin, which will be on display at the 2022 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto

We chat with giant vegetable grower Norman Kyle from Ennismore, Ontario.

Kyle will have a number of his giant vegetables on display at the 2022 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, November 4-13.

We talk about:

• His 1,659-pound pumpkin — a personal best

• Tips on growing giant vegetables

• How to grow giant pumpkins

• Getting seed

• The Giant Vegetable Growers of Ontario

Want to See a Great Display of Giant Veg?

Go to the 2022 Royal Agricultural Winter Fair in Toronto, November 4-13.

If you’ve never been to the Royal – go. There are veg displays, a honey competition, agricultural competitions, and ideas and products from people who are passionate about food.

4.2-lb Tomato

Loaded up and ready to go

Too big to lift by hand!

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