Do those giant vegetables grown in Alaska taste normal & do they spoil quicker?

Answer 1

We don't have the warm temperatures to make pumpkins beyond 500 pounds or so (the local one last year, lasted quite a while on display at the store). Likewise with other squah, tomatos, etc

But cabbage and root crops like rutabaga do better here than anywhere, they seem to be able to take advantage of the long days despite the short growing season.

I find the bigger pieces of produce have tougher skins and somewhat coarser flesh. The record-breaking pumpkins and such are from special stains of large-fruiting plants and aren't selected for taste or texture. That's true in any state.

So, yes, they taste normal. (But a bit tougher like any large produce). And, no, they don't spoil more quickly.

Answer 2

they are regular tasting,, they have just been chosen from bigger seeds and grown in almost perfect weather,, with a lot of work and care!! most giant veggies are grown in washington state and oregon, not alaska,,

Answer 3

They taste the same. They do not seem to spoil quicker.