 BERLIN: Autumn is said to be the season of mists and mellow fruitfulness.
And there’s certainly nothing more fruity than a water race using giant pumpkin as a boat.
The Kürbis Regatta at the annual Ludwigsburg Pumpkin Festival, in south-west Germany saw a host bloated specimens being paddled in front of a former royal palace.
Much of the fruit – and yes they are indeed fruit, botanically-speaking – weighed in at over 200lb before having all their flesh scooped out so that racers can fit inside.
But the festival also sees a more traditional contest where gardeners around Germany see if they can grow record-breaking pumpkins.
The weight to beat is just over 1,400lb.
Also – perhaps unsurprisingly – the restaurant at the 17th Century Castle Ludwigsburg makes use of the pumpkin flesh, with dishes including pies, curries and hearty stews. |
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