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Novato, CA

I was wondering, does anybody know the difference between PrizeWinner and Big Max? I've heard that Big Max somtimes get close to 100 pounds and that Prizewinner ranges from 50-80. Which gets to be bigger? The reason I was asking is my dad got a 80+ pound PrizeWinner pumpkin from Half Moon Bay which totally dwarfed the size of my homegrown Big Max.

11/16/2002 5:31:19 PM

Montoursville, PA

It is likely impossible to draw conclusions based on small vollume growing. Anything can happen from any source. If I had to bet I would say dad had a better patch condition and fertilizer management program. The seed packet indicates the expectations you may enjoy. The key word is may.

11/16/2002 10:56:13 PM

No Place Special

in 2001 I grew a 139.8 Big Max

in 2002 I grew a 120 Big Max from my 139.8
and crossed it with the 922.5 Emmon/ I have seeds from it if you want some.

Mike

11/17/2002 3:19:09 PM

Novato, CA

It would be great if i could have some because this year i only grew 10lbs big max from the seeds i got from the nursery. These seeds must have come from a 5lbs pumpkin...lol

11/20/2002 2:43:44 AM