420kg pumpkin grown at Birchington garden centre using microalgae

57 minutes ago · Originally published 31 Oct 2026 8/10 Original headline: Monster pumpkin grown at garden centre

A 420kg pumpkin grown at the Secret Garden Centre in Quex Park has reached a significant size after being nourished with microalgae. The algae, part of a University of Kent research project into sustainable fertilisers, may offer a way to improve crop growth while reducing reliance on traditional nitrogen-based products.

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