Gladys the giant pumpkin: is this the biggest fruit in the world?

<p>At one stage, on its way to becoming a smashing success, this plucky pumpkin was packing on 40lb a day</p><p><strong>Name:</strong> Gladys.</p><p><strong>Age:</strong> Gladys was germinated on 19 April and pollinated on 30 June.</p> <