A monster zapallo plant spreads like crazy behind the chiquero, or pig pen.
At least I think it’s the same type as last years’ monster squash, which you may recall grew everywhere.
Poking around, I found this phallic offering concealed among the leaves. I’m not sure if it’s supposed to be this shape, or if it’s a small round squash that decided to get long, or if it’s a monster squash in its infancy. Given that confusion, there’s only one thing to do: cook it.
I think it was still growing. Once we brought some “zapallo criollo” (dark green) squash seeds from UY. We planted them. You are right, they grow to monster size. We picked one that was the size of a two year toddler! (about two feet tall).