Another day, another amazing record was reported by the Guinness World Records. This time, we are talking about the heaviest eggplant (aubergine), and it belongs it Dave Bennett. In the video shared by the record-keeper on Instagram, Dave Bennett is seen displaying the vegetable.
He then walks towards a table and places it carefully. A few seconds later, the eggplant is kept on a weight machine. It's weight - weighed 3.
778 kg (8 lb 5.3 oz). It is more than 10 times the size of a typically eggplant available in the market.
Dave, who lives in Iowa, USA, planted it in April, the record keeper said in a statement. “Planted by Dave Bennett (USA) in early April, the record-setting globe eggplant (aka American eggplant) – which are known for their rounder, fatter fruit – was harvested in Bloomfield, Iowa, on 31 July.” Sharing the video, Guinness World Records wrote, “Heaviest aubergine/eggplant (Solanum melongena) 3.
778 kg (8 lb 5.3 oz) grown by Dave Bennett.” The video has received much love and appreciation online.
A user said, “This is actually a record.” Another added, “Now this is a record. Amazing.
” Some have dropped fire emojis to express their appreciation. Also Read: Man Sets World Record By Crushing Walnuts With Elbow - Watch Viral Video The Guinness World Records added that the eggplant “measured in at a whopping 71.12 cm (2 ft 3.
9 in) in circumference and 35.56 cm (1 ft 1.16 in) tall from stem to base.
” Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stew.