A PENSIONER has grown a large 5ft 3½in marrow — taller than Aussie pop queen Kylie Minogue and actuality TV star Kim Kardashian.
Eraklas Phillipou, 75, solely planted it to make a change from flowers — however unleashed a veggie skyscraper.
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He says his inexperienced large, which hangs on a trellis in his backyard, weighs round 25kg and could possibly be a world document.
It might not solely tower over I Ought to Be So Fortunate star Kylie, 54, but in addition nation legend Dolly Parton, 76, each 5ft tall.
Retired hairdresser Eraklas informed The Solar: “It has simply saved rising and rising, it’s monumental.
“I by no means got down to develop a marrow this massive however now I’ve I feel it’s hilarious.
“In 30 years of gardening that is essentially the most extraordinary factor I’ve grown. I usually simply keep on with flowers so this was a complete shock.”
The gourd-style veg is a neighborhood attraction, with individuals peering over to take images in Wandsworth, South West London.
The present Guinness World Report for tallest marrow is 5ft 1.8in, grown final 12 months in Barry, South Wales.
Eraklas ultimately plans to cut it up and share it with household and neighbours.
However he mentioned: “It could possibly be marrow for dinner for some time.”
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