This Shrek-like tomato in Kamloops has ears.
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August 20, 2025 - 4:00 AM
Funny looking veggies are cropping up in local gardens as hardworking residents harvest the fruits of their labour.
There are crazy carrots, tomatoes with odd protrusions and mega-sized produce to name a few. They all add a bit more fun to gardening.
Thanks to reader submissions, we have part two of this summer’s wonkiest vegetables.
Okanagan carrots do the twist.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Teresa Zec
A hot pepper in the Similkameen grew into a face.
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A tomato in Kamloops sprouted a nipple.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Marshall Krasser
Kamloops carrots look like octopus.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Germaine Prest
A Kelowna gardener grew a mega-sized onion.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED/ Charlene Bradburn
These Okanagan cukes are cuddling.
Image Credit: SUBMITTED / Teresa Zec
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