A unique event in agriculture occurred when an Australian farm obtained certification for the largest blueberry plantation, which is the size of a ping pong ball. bbc reported.
This colossal fruit, harvested in November and stored in a freezer, is a whopping 3.93 cm in diameter and weighs a staggering 20.4 grams. It is almost 10 times larger than other fruits.
In the past, the record for the largest berry was held by a Western Australian farmer, but that honor now belongs to a new variety bred by the Costa Group to cope with increased demand for larger berries.
Brad Hocking, who is behind the occasion, attributes the high performance the Eterna breed has generated, as conditions at his Corindi farm in northern New South Wales are also favourable.
While amazed by the discovery, Hocking's team met different organizations that were also competing for the title of their collection. The critical moment came when the specimens were weighed and it was discovered that victory had been achieved for the first time.
The monumental berry was verified by the Guinness World Records after 12 weeks of inspection. Now, the berry will be an emblem of innovation and dedication in agricultural practices.
On the other hand, one might wonder if eating such a masterpiece would be as fun as watching it. Hocking wryly admits that his team was very reluctant to even try the main course and preferred to enjoy the side dishes.
Although Eterna's berries are noticeably larger, they do not lose the sweet flavor or firmness that small berries have. The world's largest blueberry saga is no longer just a distant memory with the announcement that it will be commemorated with a resin cast. The intrigue has gone global.
