Tulsa Resident Discovers Giant Pumpkin Growing on Their Porch

Tulsa Resident Discovers Giant Pumpkin Growing on Their PorchTulsa Resident Discovers Giant Pumpkin Growing on Their Porch A Tulsa, Oklahoma resident stumbled upon an unexpected sight on their front porch this week: a colossal pumpkin, weighing an astonishing 925 pounds. Homeowner Sarah Jenkins noticed a small pumpkin growing on her porch in September. She initially dismissed it as a playful prank by her neighborhood kids. However, as the days turned into weeks, the pumpkin began to grow at an astonishing rate, doubling in size every few days. “I couldn’t believe my eyes,” said Jenkins. “It was like watching a time-lapse video of a giant pumpkin growing right before me.” Jenkins’s neighbors and passersby were equally astounded by the pumpkin’s sheer size. They flocked to her home to take pictures and marvel at the horticultural anomaly. “It’s the biggest pumpkin I’ve ever seen in my life,” said one neighbor, David Smith. “It’s like something out of a fairy tale.” According to the Great Pumpkin Commonwealth, a non-profit organization that tracks giant pumpkin growth, the pumpkin on Jenkins’s porch is the third-largest ever recorded in Oklahoma. The current state record is held by a 1,280-pound pumpkin grown in 2020. Jenkins plans to enter her pumpkin into the upcoming Tulsa County Fair, where it will compete for the title of Best Pumpkin. She also hopes to donate the pumpkin to a local food bank to feed those in need. “This giant pumpkin has brought so much joy to our neighborhood,” said Jenkins. “It’s a reminder that even the smallest things can grow into something truly extraordinary.” Experts believe that the pumpkin’s massive growth was likely due to a combination of factors, including favorable weather conditions and the plant’s access to nutrients from the homeowner’s compost pile. Regardless of its origins, the giant pumpkin on Jenkins’s porch has become a beloved symbol of resilience, growth, and the unexpected marvels that life can bring.