By Adam Dutton

Green-fingered gardening fans have been showing off their super-sized produce as they bid to win the UK National Giant Vegetables Championships.

More than 65,000 people are expected to flock to the Malvern Autumn Show which is being held this weekend at the Three Counties Showground.

Last year, 13 new Guinness World Records were broken and more are expected to be beaten at this year's show, which runs from Friday until Sunday.

Among the hopefuls are veteran grower Peter Glazebrook, 81, who has entered 24 giant vegetables this year.

And he reckons he’s bagged at least two first place spots with his 4.34kg (0.6 stone) aubergine and a 13.87kg (2.1 stone) radish.

Peter, from Nottingham, said: “It’s been a very difficult growing year as it’s been hot and dry.

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