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Cheyenne, Wyoming

A few days ago I carved up one of my pumpkins. It contained some very large seeds, some medium sized seeds, and some small seeds. Is there any difference in the potential that a seed has, to produce a large pumpkin, based on the size of the seed itself, with obviously the seeds genetics being close to equal? (from the same pumpkin)

John

9/27/2003 12:29:18 AM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

As far as I found, not any difference in potencial to produce a large pumpkin, neither in sprouting vigour or seedling growth speed. The most important is that they sound full.

Carlos

9/27/2003 2:11:33 AM

Western Pa.

Beet,

I know one grower who actually weighs each seed, and keeps the heaviest for himself. One of the seeds he "gave away" grew a 1000#er!

9/27/2003 7:19:02 AM

Puyallup, WA

That is where the "luck factor" comes in. Genetics are a world of wonder! You've got to "hand it to God", He knew what He was doing when He created this world!

9/27/2003 11:11:31 AM