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What Is the Largest Potato Ever Grown

What Is the Largest Potato Ever Grown
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Largest Potato Ever Recorded

The largest potato ever grown weighed 4.98 kg (11 lb 1 oz). It was cultivated by Peter Glazebrook in the United Kingdom and verified by Guinness World Records.

Variety and Growing Conditions

The record-breaking tuber was a Maris Piper potato. It was grown in a greenhouse with carefully controlled soil, watering, and nutrients to maximize size.

How Growers Achieve Record Sizes

Farmers select seed potatoes, optimize spacing, and maintain consistent moisture. Some use specialized soil and extended growing seasons to encourage large tubers.

For more details on agricultural records and techniques, visit Guinness World Records.

Alex Martinus

Written by Alex Martinus

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