If anyone were to use one of Columbus resident Ed Probst’s pumpkins as a jack-o’-lantern, it could be considered a giant-o-lantern.
The former dermatologist, who practiced in Columbus for about 30 years, achieved his goal of growing big pumpkins this year. One, which he named Bertha, was weighed recently and tipped the scales at 320 pounds.
He has three other large pumpkins, named Beulah, Betty and Belinda. Probst said he thinks Beulah weighs about the same as Bertha, and Betty a little less.
Probst said he grows some pumpkins every year and usually gives some to neighbors. This year, though, he decided to try for big pumpkins.
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