A green-fingered gardener in Bedfont is extremely proud of the monster pumpkins he has grown.

Weighing in at an over sized 40 kilos each,the four Atlantic giant pumpkins are the pride and joy of Jagi Singh of Bedfont Lane.

The retired 65-year-old holds a plot at the Hatton Cross allotments on Hatton Road where his previous giant successes have included several giant marrows.           

Allottment holder Jagi Singh and one of his giant pumpkins weighing 40 kilos

Mr Singh who has been a plot holder for three years now, said: "The seeds were planted in April time and the pumpkins are still on the vines.

"There are four Atlantic giants which have been grown on this side of the Atlantic in Hatton Cross Allotments."

Also see photos of a Heston gardener who grew a six-foot long lauki vegetable.