Giants returned to Malvern Autumn Show this year with the CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship. Growers UK-wide traveled with their biggest and best entries in an attempt to take home titles for the biggest and longest vegetables.
Some incredible produce graced the tables after anxious weigh-ins to find out just where they placed. History was made as four World Records were broken with the Guinness Book of World Records team in attendance to document the events.
At 3.12KG, Heaviest Aubergine was set by CANNA grower Peter Glazebrook and BIOCANNA grower Joe Atherton took Heaviest Broad Bean at 106g and Longest Leek at 1.36m. Both growers have shared their year's journey to this final show on the CANNA Growers Video Diaries.
A huge congratulations to every entrant, all of whom were eager to display their efforts despite a trying year. Vince Sjodin was particularly pleased with his Record Breaking 22.7Kg Marrow along with First place Giant Pumpkin and Squash, along with many enjoying personal bests.
The weekend was a huge success and truly inspiring for all, encouraging everyone to try and push themselves further during next years efforts. When asked about this year, World Record holder and CANNA advocate, Joe Atherton said:
"It couldn't have been better, a great show with a wonderful atmosphere - plus setting new world records always helps!".
CANNA Plant Research visited Malvern to bring knowledge to the abundance of budding growers attending the show, from companion planting to pest control the visitors were excited to get up close and personal on the CANNA Stand. Many visitors investigated the microscopes table to take a closer look at a variety of pests and understand how pests v predators can be used within growing.
CANNA UK team members Nico & Kurt began their run as CANNA UK presenters reporting on the event and interviewing both growers & visitors for their thoughts - keep your eyes on the CANNA social channels & Youtube Channel for impending humor as well as real life reporter style grit.
The CANNA garden had a lot to live up to with previous years designs, this year did not disappoint! The team spent a good week building the garden ahead of the show and it looked stunning come open doors. With fishing pumpkins around a pond and some naughty pumpkins sneaking CALMAG into the system, it brought attention to the Size Does Matter aspect in addition to focusing GrowHow on how water quality can affect your results.
CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship will return to Malvern Autumn Show in 2022 for what is anticipated to be an even bigger year!
To find out more information on the results of the CANNA UK National Giant Vegetables Championship 2021, you can search the categories here.
