
Land of the Giants
Clip: Season 6 Episode 5 | 1m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
Watermelons over 200 pounds, long gourds over 10 feet and tomato hammocks.
St. Cloud Farmer Derek Sippel grows other giant fruits and vegetable. He's grown watermelons over 200 pounds, long gourds over 10 feet and tomato so large they need a hammock so they don't break off the vine.
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Land of the Giants
Clip: Season 6 Episode 5 | 1m 40sVideo has Closed Captions
St. Cloud Farmer Derek Sippel grows other giant fruits and vegetable. He's grown watermelons over 200 pounds, long gourds over 10 feet and tomato so large they need a hammock so they don't break off the vine.
Problems playing video? | Closed Captioning Feedback
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