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Trumbull, CT 06611, USA

I know it is early but does anyone have any thoughts I what seeds they will grow and why would you grow them. Just curious. Ray

11/7/2002 4:14:27 PM

Indiana

I am sure I will grow
845 Bobier.....duh
846 Calai......duh again
my 503.........grew a nice one for me this year and I like it
then a bunch of other garbage I dont know yet.

Tom Beachy

11/7/2002 6:29:40 PM

canal winchester ohio

Here is my possible line up
-712 Kuhn- For sure
-780 Eaton or 810 Handy ( a toss up)
-845 Bobier or 815 Checkon ( another toss up)

........Paul

11/7/2002 7:30:11 PM

Columbus Ohio

Columbus Ohio Line up
845 Bobier
582 Hester
898 Knauss
John

11/7/2002 8:30:49 PM

CT

I don't have any "super seeds" so probably 845 nesbit (Good) and some new cross from 2002 that looks good.
So if anyone has a cross that looks promising let me know and I will try to prove the seed. I will get the bubble pack ASAPSD ( as soon as pumpkin seed dries).


2 plants

11/7/2002 10:07:08 PM

Caceres, Spain

Thougths by now:
-Emmons 854, 753, 922
-Van Kooten 942
-Holland 740, 1026, 1049
Did any of you, folks, plant any of these seeds? In case, how were the plants and fruits? I mean health, vigor, heat resistance, split tendence, fruit shape and color...

11/8/2002 1:20:43 AM

Deer Park, WI

This will undoubtedly change many more times:
780 Eaton
798 Ailts
568 Andrews
Something really orange
A couple of 2002 seeds i dont have yet

11/8/2002 8:31:11 AM

North Ga

Maybe 1036.5 Kline '99
835 McIntire '98
537 Hildebrand '02
455.4 Andrews '00

11/8/2002 8:55:46 AM

Frankfurt, Germany

516 white 2002 - a 845 bobier x self - the only one i am for sure now.

11/8/2002 11:29:12 AM

Walton N.y.

there are so many choices to make and think next year i'll go back to 2 plants with a 3rd as a back up that'll get less care in a seperate spot for the exact seeds i'll plant not sure at this time

11/8/2002 12:45:39 PM

No Place Special

969 Krug 2001

392.5 Frantz 2002
845 NesbittX922.5 Emmons

1056.5 Ruff 2002

1061 Whittier 2001

Im sure plans will change between now and then....LOL

11/8/2002 3:44:12 PM

Southeast

If I had my choice another 845 sib, and the 895.5 Hester.

11/8/2002 7:53:32 PM

porterville,california usa

OK, I give up. Where do you people come up with all these big pumpkin seeds ? I mean seeds like 835 780 854 969 942 and all those 1000 pounds plus pumpkin seeds. I`ve been watching the seed give-away page and haven`t seen anything over 590#s. So where are ya`ll hiding them? Booth

11/8/2002 10:40:32 PM

Paradise Mountain, New York

Booth, you got to get to know growers and search for there address and ask if they woill give you some

11/8/2002 10:53:14 PM

Western Pa.

booth,

You've also got to be patient.I hope you realize that seeds from an 800# pumpkin won't necessarily grow one that big!(Genetics(and soil prep,) are the key!) A lot of seeds are still drying, seeds with excellent genetics are available here for only postage, just hold onto your horses! This site distributes free seed as a favor to people like you!

kilr

11/9/2002 1:41:02 AM

No Place Special

Write to some of the big time growers and send them a self addressed and stamped bubble pack. One grower just sent me 8 packs of his seeds, three of which were from pumpkins over 1000 lbs! Just takes time to find some address and a little note goes a long way....Example....I wrote Geneva Emmons last yr sent her a bubble pack and a nice personal note along with a picture of me and my personal best...at that time it was a 139.8 lb Big MAx...LOL....And she sent me a ton of seeds.....everything except the 1262! I have sent out a few packs this yr and so far the results are great. I have learned that like mentioned already its not really the size of the pumpkin the seed came from that matters mostbut MANY other factors. Mike

11/9/2002 9:49:58 AM

Huntsburg,Ohio

line up for windsor ohio
1061pukos '01
897conley
537hildebrand '02
310rose '02

clinton

11/9/2002 10:00:39 AM

Webster, NY

I know this is repeating what everyone has said so far, but I've found in the short time I've been doing this, pumpkin growers are amoung the most generous people I've met. Usually, a note, a bubble pack, and an offer of some of my seeds (even if they aren't so big) and I get in return usually much more then I've requested. What a great bunch of people!!!

11/9/2002 10:05:52 AM

Southern Illinois

mike is right,but i send a picure of my wife instead of me,if i sent my picture they would not send me any thing.

11/9/2002 10:12:00 AM

Southern Illinois

i have had alot of good seed sent to me,and i keep there addy,so next year they will be the first to get seed from me.

11/9/2002 10:23:52 AM

Puyallup, WA

Geneva is one of the most "giving" people in the "pumpkin world"! She is always very humble and kind. I wish we all might emulate her behavior.

11/9/2002 4:39:20 PM

porterville, calif.

Booth there will be some big seed later , just need to wait. It won,t be long.. Greg

11/10/2002 2:05:33 AM

porterville, calif.

I met Geneva at Shoreline she is really a Sweet Lady.. Greg

11/10/2002 2:07:01 AM

Sydney, Australia

My season has only just begun, but already I'm thinking 11 months ahead. Next year my soil will be much improved. But at the moment my choices would be:

845 Bobier 00 (again)
805 Pukos
1064.5 Needham
990* Hebb (again)
995.8 Carter (again)
746 LaRue

11/10/2002 4:26:56 AM