"Renia" is the largest pumpkin in Poland. A son and father tell how it grew.

The Olejniczak family from Wągrowiec, Poland, has gained attention for winning the heaviest pumpkin contest at Bania Fest 2026 with their pumpkin named 'Renia', weighing 918 kg. Tomasz Olejniczak and his son Krzysztof have been cultivating pumpkins for several years, with Krzysztof taking the lead in recent years. They have improved their growing techniques, including using a greenhouse and advanced irrigation systems. Krzysztof emphasizes the importance of genetics, using seeds from a world record pumpkin. Their success has motivated them to aim for even larger pumpkins in the future, with hopes of reaching a weight of one ton next year.