Five Pound Beet and Guinness Record Holders

My mom was so pleased with this beet that she brought in from the garden.  She didn't intend for it to go that long, but once it hits that whale-like size, it's hard not to get a bit excited.  I checked out The Guinness Book of World Records and didn't find a record for beets.  Perhaps she could have been the second in this household to make the Guinness Book of World Records had there been a category (and if we were more committed to world records than to eating). 

So does anyone want to bite?  Who is the record-holder in the family?  I'll give you one hint:  the persons are listed on this page.  And it the record actually required two people, though it is not altogether clear that both are record holders.  I want to hear lots of guesses.  You can do it.  (It might be better not to think too rationally about this one.)

Comments

[merideth]

wow! maybe that will happen to my potatoes if i just leave them alone!

[Veronica]

Loved the beet! We had similar happenings here with a few we left in for seed. We've got some lovely heirloom varieties--one is red and white striped flesh! Let me know if you want some.

I DO know who the record holders are, but won't give away the secret!