Virginia man’s 254-pound watermelon sets new state fair record
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The massive watermelon weighed 254 pounds. (State Fair of Virginia)
A Virginia man’s first prize-winning watermelon weighing more than 250 pounds has set a state record.
Hank Houston, of Spotsylvania County, recently broke the State Fair of Virginia's record for largest watermelon with his massive 254-pound gourd, according to the Associated Press. The watermelon also won first prize at the fair.
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Houston said the fruit was grown from the seed of the previous record holder, which weighed 245 pounds and was owned by his friend.
“He’s a buddy of mine, so I kind of felt bad beating his record,” Houston told the Free Lance-Star.
That said, Houston still plans to show off the gigantic fruit, he added.
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After taking a few of the seeds from the watermelon with the hopes of growing another record-breaker, Houston plans to dispose of it in the compost because it’s too ripe to eat.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.