Maths teacher Christy Harp has grown a 1,725lb giant pumpkin.

The US woman from Ohio took first place at the Ohio Valley Giant Pumpkin Growers' annual competition recently.

But as well as the $2,500 prize money, Christy is also expected to win the world record for the biggest pumpkin.

Christy and her husband Nick also compete with each other at home.

She said: "Last year he beat me by 200 pounds. This year I beat him by 400 pounds. Very good year! My pumpkin, my side of the patch! We separate the patch and never step foot on the other side!"

The previous record-breaking vegetable was a mere 1,689lbs in comparison and was grown in 2007.