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Committed 3rd-grader grows 31-pound cabbage
Kyra starts growing two cabbages for a third grade school project. She refuses to relent when she finds out the assignment's been scrapped amid the ongoing pandemic.
Blake Hyatt
06.15.20

The gardenโ€™s become somewhat of a sanctuary amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.

The joy of nurturing plants from seeds to saplings โ€“ thereโ€™s nothing quite like getting your hands dirty while the wind blows back your hair. The garden also acts as a fertile playground for children and fostering education.

The summer months are almost upon us, so why not enjoy the great outdoors? Grab some seeds and a shovel. Plus, itโ€™s hard to stay cooped up inside for so long. But remember to keep abiding by social distancing recommendations!

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With schools out of physical session, one young girl, 3rd-grader Kyra Sutton of Acme-Delco Elementary School in Riegelwood, North Carolina, decided to take her most recent school project to an arguable extreme.

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Months ago, her school distributed small cabbage plants for students to cultivate as a part of their โ€œThird Grade Cabbage Programโ€ assignment. Kyra was able to secure two of them.

I wish my elementary school was as proactive as hers. I didnโ€™t know a single thing about gardening for way too longโ€ฆ

Viewing her assignment as a wholesome learning opportunity, Kyra proceeds to plant her cabbages in her great-grandparentsโ€™ gorgeous garden.

Unfortunately, the class assignment was soon scrapped amid temporary school closures due to the ongoing health crisis.

But Kyra doesnโ€™t care. Her thumb continues to grow green.

Her heartโ€™s set on a plump, healthy cabbage. The cultivation will not be canceled. Coronavirus has no power here.

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Kyraโ€™s cabbages

Fortunately, Kyraโ€™s cabbages flourish due to perfect growing conditions โ€“ plenty of sunshine, water, and love.

Within a matter of weeks, the cabbages balloon to absurd sizes. By the time school โ€œofficiallyโ€ closed for the summer, the cabbages were as large as blowup beach balls.

Kyraโ€™s mom, Angie Young-Sutton commends her daughterโ€™s efforts,

โ€œShe did really good with it, she watered it, and she made sure she took care of it.โ€

Her entire family became a part of the cultivation process, featuring at least three generations of relatives. Their efforts and love are represented in the plump size of the cabbages.

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Kyra adds, โ€œIโ€™m really proud of the cabbage and how I grew it. I didnโ€™t let the coronavirus stop me.โ€

Thatโ€™s the perfect mindset, Kyra.

Keep setting and completing your goals, Kyra โ€“ life continues even amid tragedy. Although the ongoing health crisis can be demotivating or an easy excuse to stop trying, we simply must continue to adapt and push forward. Thereโ€™s still lots of joy in this world.

Kyra and her family proceed to weigh the cabbages with one clocking in at a whopping 31 pounds!

Thatโ€™s one crazy cabbage.

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Thatโ€™s easily the largest cabbage Iโ€™ve ever seenโ€ฆ And Iโ€™ve seen a few cabbages in my time. I wonder what the world record is?

Well, according to the Guinness World Records, the heaviest cabbage ever recorded weighed 138 pounds! Kyraโ€™s got some more work to doโ€ฆ

She takes a moment with her lovely new plant baby.

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Despite her school program shutting down, Kyra persevered towards her original goal, learning a whole lot about gardening in the process.

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Her thumbs are greener than grass now.

Kyraโ€™s determination is truly inspiring. I honestly feel compelled to plant some seeds today.

Kyra shared her gargantuan cabbages with dozens of friends and family. One of them weighs 31 pounds, Iโ€™d imagine her cabbages found their way into countless meals.

I wonder whatโ€™s next on Kyraโ€™s agenda. Sheโ€™s not going to let the coronavirus get in the way of her goals. Will you?

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