Pumpkin is one of those amazing-sized berries. In 2003, Carlos Perez set the national record in Spain with a pumpkin that weighed 1,034 pounds. In 2016, Shirley Oliver set the national record in South Africa with a pumpkin that weighed 1,116 pounds and in that same year, Matthias Wuersching of Germany grew another pumpkin that weighed 1,986 pounds. That proved that the pumpkin is the largest fruit in the world.

Pumpkins are native to North America, specifically northeastern Mexico and the southern United States. It is one of the oldest domesticated plants in the world when it has been used as early as 7,000 to 5,500 BC for food, decorative aesthetic, and other recreational purposes. During Halloween, pumpkins are often used to make decorative lanterns. In addition, pumpkin is also a key ingredient in making traditional pumpkin pie during Thanksgiving meals in Canada and the United States. Mostly, each gigantic pumpkin is over 90% water and has less natural sugar than regular fruits, but even so, it has set records for giant-sized fruits in many countries such as Belgium, Germany, South Africa...

Origin: North American

Along with pumpkins, watermelons are considered the largest fruits in the world, when grown properly each watermelon can weigh up to several hundred pounds. According to the world record book, the largest watermelon ever grown was one of ten giant fruit in 1990 in Arrington, Tennessee, by Mr. Bill Carson and weighing 262 pounds (118.7 kg). Then, The Bright family, from Hope County, Arkansas, produced a 200-pound fruit in 1979 and a 260 pounds one in 1985. In 2013, Chris Kent from the USA also grew the heaviest watermelon that weighed 350.5 pounds.

Watermelon is a popular fruit sold in stores and supermarkets around the world. Watermelons also come in different sizes depending on the commercial purpose of the farmer to breed suitable watermelon varieties. In addition, watermelons are also bred specifically for fruit competitions at major and local agricultural fairs. In particular, the most popular contest held annually in Hope, Arkansas is called Hope Watermelon Festival. Here, local growers enter their watermelon in a competition to establish the World Guinness record.

Origin: Grown everywhere

Jackfruit is a common fruit in the Philippines, Southeast Asia, and India. Occasionally, jackfruit is also grown in eastern and central Africa and is famous in Brazil and Suriname. Jackfruit was recognized as one of the largest fruits in the world when a jackfruit weighed 94.18 pounds and measured 52 inches in circumference was found by Mr. Johnkutty, living in Edamulackal. In addition, According to the Guinness World Records, the current heaviest jackfruit weighs 42.72 kg. It was founded in Pune, Maharashtra, in 2016. This record holder jackfruit was discovered on a farm affiliated with the Jackfruit Company.

Jackfruit is a common fruit; as the fruit ripens, it changes from light green to yellow. As for ingredients, Jackfruit is loaded with iron, calcium, and potassium and is robust against drought, disease, and pests. In addition, Jackfruit is also popular for its delicious aroma and natural sweetness.

Origin: Asia

Bananas are fruits that contain many nutrients and have been bred with many varieties of different sizes depending on the commercial purpose of the farmer. In 2001, Tecorone SL and Kabana SA of Spain grew the biggest bunch of bananas that, weighed about 473 bananas and weighed 287 pounds. Therefore, Bananas are also recognized as one of the largest fruits in the world. The largest species of the banana plant is the giant highland banana that is native to the tropical montane forests of New Guinea.

Bananas are a good source of magnesium, potassium, vitamin C, vitamin B6, fiber, and manganese. In many countries, especially Asia, banana leaves are used to wrap around tamales in Mexico and sticky rice and some traditional cakes in some parts of Asia. In addition, Banana peels have been used as an anti-inflammatory and antiseptic to encourage the healing of wounds. According to some sources passed around on social networks, banana is a beautiful ingredient when combined with yogurt, honey, lemon... with the effect of even skin tone and firming skin.

Origin: South East Asia and Australia

Lemon is a type of tree slow-growing, leaves are long, evergreen, glossy, and citron-like, being ovate elliptic in shape and lemon-scented. Today, lemon is also grown for ornamental purposes, it is neatly and beautifully pruned. Besides, lemon is also an ingredient to enhance the flavor of some desserts or is used as a seasoning for fish dishes, fresh foods such as oysters, shrimp, squid... Lemon leaves and lime juice are also popular in folk healing and beauty recipes.

Similar to bananas, lemons are also hybrids of different sizes. In 2003, Aharon Shemoel of Israel grew the heaviest lemon in the world on his farm with a circumference of 29 inches, and 13.7 inches high. It weighed about 11.6 pounds and matured in pairs along with another lemon. Also in 2012, José Antonio Molina of Spain discovered a lemon that weighed 4.4 pounds (two kilos). Thanks to that, lemon is also now recognized as one of the largest fruits in the world.

Origin: Southeast Asia

Apples are fast-growing and can grow 12 to 20 feet tall, but it takes 6 to 10 to bear fruit and to harvest. Apples typically have a light yellow flesh with a crunchy and firm texture. Some quality apples from Japan that you should try are Hokuto and Fuji...

The apple also has specially bred varieties and is large, so it is also noted as the largest fruit in the world. Namely, the world's largest apple is grown in Japan. In 2005, Chisato Iwasaki discovered the apple, and it weighed 4 pounds and 1 ounce. In addition, Japan also has the world's largest apple variety called Sekai Ichi, which originated in Morioka city, Iwate prefecture, Japan, and has been on the market since 1974. Currently, Sekai Ichi apples are still grown. Mainly in Japan, with an average circumference of 12-18cm, each fruit can weigh up to 1kg and sell for more than 20 dollars, it is also at the top of the most expensive fruits in the world today.

Origin: central Asia

People often know strawberries through a default shape that is small and fits the hand. But besides that, many parts of the world have also successfully bred large-sized strawberry varieties. In 2016, Anthony Snell of Herefordshire picked a big strawberry on his fruit farm which weighed 0.19 pounds 90 g and it became the biggest ever grown strawberry here. In 1983, G. Anderson grew the biggest strawberry in the world in Kent weighing 0.51 pounds or 231g. Most recently, Mr. Koji Nakao, a Japanese farmer, has grown a strawberry weighing 250g, the height of 8 cm (3.15 in), length of 12 cm (4.72 in), and circumference of 25 to 30 cm. This unusually large fruit was discovered during harvest.

Strawberry is a succulent berry, with a sweet aroma, eye-catching bright red color, it is used to make nutritious drinks or as a flavoring ingredient for various pastries around the world. However, Westerners also come in many different varieties and come in different price ranges. Besides, strawberries are also ranked in the top of the most expensive fruits in the world, when Kotoka strawberries are sold for 22 USD.

Origin: America