Sometimes nature presents surprises that are difficult to explain even to experienced agronomists.
That's what happened to Colin and Donna, whose humble New Zealand garden became the birthplace of a true potato giant.
On their plot, the couple was surprised to discover a root vegetable weighing almost 8 kilograms.
The record-breaking potato, named Doug, was dug up in late summer 2021, but remains a major player in the family's life.
The couple admits that they didn’t even plan to take part in the competitions – they simply worked the land, as they have been doing for years.
Doug was 3 kilograms heavier than the previous Guinness World Records champion, making him a unique phenomenon in the world of agriculture.
Colin and Donna insist that they did not use any special technology.
The only fertilizer is natural waste from their own cow.
Scientists suggest that potatoes could grow for several years, gradually gaining mass in favorable conditions.
While the official representatives of the Guinness Book of Records were busy checking the data, the couple were making plans.
After recording the achievement, they were determined to turn Doug into an unusual "souvenir" - a batch of potato vodka.
The story of a New Zealand couple proves that even an ordinary vegetable garden can hide something incredible.
Author: Elena Shimanovskaya