Al Eaton does it again and measures a long gourd at 173 3/4 long. It was a pleasure to get to measure it and to be a witness to this great day! congrats to Al and his wife!
AE was kind enough to send another photo (attached) taken by the local newspaper a couple days ago. It gives a good perspective on how long this gourd is as it towers over the roof line. Great photo!
After the Bracebridge weigh off Al Eaton sent a photo of all three record LGs he grew this year. The LG on the left is his 167" UOL that he nicked with a shovel and rot started. This LG was on the same plant as the 173 3/4" WR!AE must be the first grower in history to grow three world record LGs in the same season and with two on the same plant. What a truly incredible achievement. I mentioned to Al a comment I received from Fred Hain the other day. "AE is amazing, breaks the record not just by inches but by feet"I think that sums up what everyone is thinking as this sinks in. I said to Al to be ready for the onslaught of requests for interviews, how to requests for information, etc. He is truly a champion grower!
AE was kind enough to send another photo (attached) taken by the local newspaper a couple days ago. It gives a good perspective on how long this gourd is as it towers over the roof line. Great photo!
After the Bracebridge weigh off Al Eaton sent a photo of all three record LGs he grew this year. The LG on the left is his 167" UOL that he nicked with a shovel and rot started. This LG was on the same plant as the 173 3/4" WR! AE must be the first grower in history to grow three world record LGs in the same season and with two on the same plant. What a truly incredible achievement. I mentioned to Al a comment I received from Fred Hain the other day. "AE is amazing, breaks the record not just by inches but by feet" I think that sums up what everyone is thinking as this sinks in. I said to Al to be ready for the onslaught of requests for interviews, how to requests for information, etc. He is truly a champion grower!
Congratulations Al, must have built a new trellis!
Huge congrats for such a massive gourd!
Congrats to Al Eaton on another record breaking year!