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Deer Park, WI

Yep, add another contest to the growing list. This great idea was conjured up in niagra last weekend by fellow BP.com member Clarence Koch. So Im going to toss it out there and see if there is enough interest. Here's the deal-grow the biggest pumpkin or squash you can from any clone of your choice. Make sure its weighed on a scale, and your in. We can discuss details regarding official/unofficial, prizemoney/seeds, etc when i find a few participants. Here's a great opportunity to prove clones have what it takes to race with seed started plants. Lets do Madman Marc a favor and get the word about clones out there. I personnally will be growing an 801 Stelts clone. The same plant that grew WI's new state record, the 1049 Koch. Who's with me?

3/26/2003 10:45:56 AM

Key West, FL

I'm in.

3/26/2003 1:46:11 PM

Huntsburg,Ohio

i'm in but don't have a clone of a plant joze so now what.

3/26/2003 3:26:48 PM

Carrollton, Ga.

What is heaviest pumpkin grown from a clone so far? I would love to have a clone from a 801 stelts clone if 1 is avalible some where.

Doug

3/26/2003 5:19:51 PM

Western Pa.

I guess what we're all saying Joze, is, it's too late to start a clone now, so how many will you have available to those whom would like to be in your contest?

kilr
(a former grower of Madman's clones)

3/26/2003 7:07:21 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Does growing the seed, from a pumpkin grown on a clone plant, count?
250 there kilr?

3/26/2003 8:20:25 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

I'm in.

3/26/2003 9:19:39 PM

Deer Park WA

I have a small sack of seeds from my 2001 519# 1009.6 Sherber clone start Madman sent me. I selfed the 519 and harvested it during its prime for the early fair. I may have a pic of it in my diary. I have not tried it's seeds yet.

3/26/2003 10:44:49 PM

Deer Park, WI

I am directing this idea towards those who have exisiting clones, as I know there are a number of those who have had them over winter. However, i certainly will not disclude those who dont have one yet. I realize it is kind of late to be coming up with an idea like this, but better late than never. As far as making more clones goes, I really cant say. I just picked mine up last weekend, and having never watched one grow before, i cannot predict if there would be more to share with others. Sorry southern, no seeds allowed here. Kind of defeats the purpose, dont you agree? For all those who do not have clones but would like one, try to contact a grower in your area who may have one going. I will keep you all updated on the status of mine.

3/27/2003 8:59:26 AM

Western Pa.

I think Joze is talking about growing on a year old cutting or "clone" as opposed to growing seed from a previous clone. A "clone grown" contest, I believe, should be started in August or Sept.

3/27/2003 9:00:56 AM

Colorado Hail, CO. Elev. 5,900 FT

I am honored to find out you all are considering doing a cloning contest...LOL! To do so fairly, it is true that the plant should actually come from the previous season. It is the winter months of actually keeping a plant alive that is the most difficult part of it all. Hats off to those who have figured out to successfully do that, and have clones alive and ready for another season. BTW...the heaviest clone so far is my 592... from the same 746 Scherber plant that grew him a 1006 pounder the season before I grew mine.
Marc

3/27/2003 9:40:08 AM

Colorado Hail, CO. Elev. 5,900 FT

I thought I'd also add this in... to get a clone to grow similar to a seed started plant, it is vital that a "fake main stump" is developed. I found a good method last season finally that worked very well. I can re-post it on here if anyone wishes me to about the actual method. As for trying to grow a clone that can match the weight or beat the weight of a fruit from the season before, I do not doubt there will be someone who will be able to do that. Len S. grew a 991 Hunt clone of mine, which only grew a 354 {Eiffler} the first season, and proceeded to top that with one heavier the next year. I think the real potential of cloning lies in the ability to keep true genetics of a great genetic plant around for breeding purposes. This is what I'll be doing with a 1215 Hebb [assuming it sprouts], as this seed is one of about 14 total viable seeds. Should it prove to be a good plant, it will be preserved for it's genetic aspects, not as a possible main patch plant grown for competition. This will really be a way to make some "real" self crosses!
Marc

3/27/2003 9:49:55 AM

Key West, FL

My clone is going to be grown for some genetic crosses, but might as well see if I can get a good pumpkin too.

3/27/2003 1:57:46 PM