Measuring, Identification & Verification of World Record
On November 29th 2024, from 1:00pm to 2:00pm, a group of expert witnesses met up to validate the claim of the worlds tallest pepper plant.
Willie Roses (an expert in measurements), Willie C. R. Perteet (County Supervisor, beat 4 Attala County, MS), Tobias Campbell (Forester), & Mark Terkanian (Plant Specialist, bachelor of science, plant sciences, University of Massachusetts) all convened to witness the plant together.
One at a time, they were lifted to the top of the plant by a bucket truck where they each measured the plant individually. The entire process was filmed from multiple angles simultaneously including a perspective view from a distance, & a close up view. Still photography was also taken at the same time from other angles.
Mark Terkanian (plant specialist) positively identified the plant as Capsicum annuum - cayenne pepper. Mark holds a degree from University of Massachusetts in plant science, & has worked his entire life as a plant specialist & greenhouse grower/owner.
Each of the witnesses completed & signed a witness statement for submission to Guinness Book of World Records.