
It only took eight years of competing to win one. My second Big Zac entry this year took the title, officially weighing 35.0 ounces. I have now taken custody of the tomato trophy from Pam, the last year's winner.
A small group of amateur gardeners within a 50-mile radius of zip 94510 compete every year to see who can grow the heaviest tomato. This contest has been going on since 2003. The winner gets to keep a floating trophy for a year -- a blown glass tomato created by one of the participants, Dave Davisson.