displays of giant pumpkins pan allotment

Pumpkins galore showcased at Pan Allotment’s annual competition

Congratulations are in order to for keen growers at Pan Allotment.

Phil Long posted details this week in the IOW Allotments Group on Facebook, following the Pan Allotment Weigh off, where some fantastic giant pumpkins were showcased.

The winners
Well done to the winners and to all those who took part.

  • 1st – Roger Coombes: With a staggering 428.55lb (194.38kg)
  • 2nd – Mike Winter: 238.05lb (107.97kg)
  • 3rd – Phil Long: 200.35lb (90.87kg)
  • Children’s Class – Syria: 95.65lb (43.38kg)

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Roger Coombes with his 1st place winning pumpkin
Roger Coombes with his 1st place winning pumpkin
Mike Winter with his 2nd place pumpkin
Mike Winter with his 2nd place pumpkin
Phil Long with his pumpkin
Phil Long with his 3rd place pumpkin
Syria wins the Children's Class - sitting with her giant pumpkin
Syria wins the Children’s Class with her giant pumpkin

Phil says that the competition will be open to all Newport allotments next year, the date to be announced in January 2020.

Keep an eye on the Facebook Group for further updates.