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Greencastle, PA

I'm interested in crossing a 1056 Dueck with a 1082 Mackinnon. The 1056 has a reputation for splitting, but I think the 1082 may reduce the risk in later generations. The grandparents of the cross are 935 Lloyd, 825 Shymanski, 963 Stucker, and 845 Bobier. The 963 is 801 Stelts x 935 Lloyd. The 963 was a beautiful pumpkin with great shape, the 1082 is the heaviest 963 offspring, and the 845 used as the pollinator grew a 1252(3rd heaviest 845 Bobier offspring). I think the the 1082 is the perfect match to bring out the best of the 1056. Would you have enough faith in this cross to plant it?
Tom

2/17/2007 1:09:32 AM

South East

why try this when there are so many good seeds(and crosses) that dont have the reputation as a splitter?

2/17/2007 3:57:11 AM

Picton,ON (j.vincent@xplornet.ca)

No pain, no gain

2/17/2007 6:43:45 AM

No Place Special

If your gut says do it, then do it!

2/17/2007 11:00:32 AM

Greencastle, PA

I think that there are a lot of seeds with untapped potential which have been overlooked because of issues such as splitting. If I recall correctly, the 1056 also has a reputation for growing very quickly. It split at 1056lbs in 2000. The record that year was 1140.
The 825 Shymanski has a reputation for splitting, but we got the 801 Stelts from it.

2/17/2007 11:58:33 AM

Kuna, Id.

Tom,
Love your way of thinking. Go for it.
Ken

2/17/2007 2:06:04 PM

Robbins, Tn

tom,
go with ur gut instinct..what one seed does for one, isn't necessarily what it will do for another..(me thinks)..iffen that was the case. then why try a cross that is already...mainly..they work different for everyone because each seed is unique in it's own way...hope this helps...joe

2/17/2007 4:56:28 PM

Robbins, Tn

t...
forgot to also mention..depending on each growers ability and techniques..maybe...joe

2/17/2007 4:58:54 PM

Kevinstinindians@yahoo.com

I like the idea Tom. I say go for it. The plan gives you a good chance at growing monsters this year and potentially great seeds for the future. Big and orange too. Whats not to like?

2/17/2007 6:36:18 PM