Vegetable connoisseur Patrick Teichmann, hailing from Pößneck, Saale-Orla district, has made a name for himself with his jaw-dropping produce, like record-breaking carrot roots and gigantic chilli peppers [3]_. His extensive collection of mammoth vegetables has earned him numerous accolades in national and international competitions.
However, recent whispers of deception have started to taint this well-deserved reputation. Gardeners and competitors like 58-year-old giant pumpkin cultivator Joannis Höllein from Birkigt are questioning Teichmann's methodology [1]_. According to Höllein, the Thuringian expert's harvest often does not meet the competition criteria and lacks relevance in the competitions.
This allegation gains traction as the 102-gram broad bean Teichmann presented in Ludwigsburg was weighed in a pumpkin championship, rather than a broad bean competition. International umbrella organization "The Great Pumpkin Commonwealth'" (GPC) has a strict judging protocol with only seven categories, excluding broad beans [1]_. On top of this, both Höllein and Austrian XXL grower Friedrich Melka claim that many judges refuse to weigh Teichmann's vegetables due to the variety of entries he brings to the competition [1].
In response to the allegations, Teichmann remains unperturbed, declaring "I don't care. I know what I can do and I won't let anyone deny me that." [1]
References:
[1] "Möhrchen-Patrick can't win a broad bean championship with a pumpkin.**" Aussiedlerbote, Nov. 22, 2023 [Online]. Available: .
[2] "German Farmers Association brings lawsuit against landlords: Illegal subletting to bed and breakfast providers on the rise.**" The Local, Nov. 22, 2023 [Online]. Available: .
[3] "Farm owner is a photographer: This is how shooting with cows brings in extra income.**" Sueddeutsche, Nov. 21, 2023 [Online]. Available: .
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