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Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

Does it seem the shape of the pumpkin, is an equal combination from both the male and female in the cross? I know that seeds from the same pumpkin can produce pumpkins of widely varying shapes. Some pumpkins seem to show a trend in shape though. The 1420 Larue frequently produces tall pumpkins, for example. I've thought the shape of the mother is a good indicator, but am rethinking it. The 1068 Wallace was a wheel, and the progeny aren't trending that way. In the case of selfed seeds, some do seem to throw similar shapes to the mother(and father...as they are from the same plant). Your thoughts on this would interest me.

11/29/2007 11:03:41 PM

Ohio

Anymore its pretty easy to tell(for me anyway) a pumpkin that was grown off a 1068 Wallace even before you look it up. They all have that distinct shape to them I think. And most(not all) of them have that snout type blossom end to them. I think we are seeing a lot more of these type snout pumpkins being grown off the 1068's progeny as well. From what I can tell, most of these snout type pumpkins are grown from the female side instead of the pollinator side, anyone else notice this? Or do you notice the opposite?

11/30/2007 7:13:36 AM

Colorado

I believe there is equal contribution from both parents.However,one shape(parent) can be dominant over the other.When thats the case,youll get consistent shaped offspring.

12/2/2007 5:20:46 PM