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Ok so I'm sure that I'm missing something here but why in the heck would some one pay $305 for 1- 1161 Rodonis or $90 for 1- 991 Urena. When there are seeds out there from pumpkins that weight way more than that selling for less than $10

Like I said I'm sure I'm missing something here so could some one throw me a bone

8/22/2012 2:37:37 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

It has little to do with how big the kin was the seeds came out of and a lot to do with the genetics in the seeds and their proven ability to grow giants. For instance the 723 Bobier was highly sought after not because of it's size but because the seeds had a solid reputation for their ability to grow record breaking fruit.

8/22/2012 2:55:02 PM

marley

Massachusetts

yup just nuts! oh ps. that was cheap for the 991...lol

8/22/2012 3:24:25 PM

don young

another way to look at this you could win 10 bucks at weighoff if it wasnt for people buying auction seeds that make up payout

8/22/2012 3:51:14 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Hmmmm I have an 1161 left....

8/22/2012 4:03:02 PM

Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings

Not trying to Harp ( LOL) on any one I'm just tring to figure out if I should drop some coin on a premium seed when all I really want is a 1000 ponder each year. It's great that the money from seeds go to the weight offs, I didn't know that.

8/22/2012 4:17:41 PM

Menomonie, WI ([email protected])

The seed isnt going to give you a thousand pounder it is the effort you stick in your soil...and Prevention of bugs and disease
You can buy a $1,000,000 seed and not get 1,000lbs
Its all genetics, and effort

8/22/2012 4:25:10 PM

Smallmouth

Upa Creek, MO

Those are the cheap ones... I think one went for a grand at the end of 2010.

8/22/2012 4:35:17 PM

North Shore Boyz

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Dropping some coin on a good seed, wont do you any good if you do not have your growing area and soil in top condition first.

I have a hard time spending hard earned cash on seeds, but have been fortunate to be able to get quality seeds to grow.

1161 Rodonis is my top performer ever..coincidence? Not!!

8/22/2012 4:55:58 PM

Little-TON - Colorado

Hmmmm I have an 1161 left....

8/22/2012 5:37:02 PM

Richard

Minnesota

Gee Wiz (LOL) It is a proven seed, countinously grows big.

8/22/2012 5:56:07 PM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

We are supporting clubs & some very impressive prize pools when we buy seeds.It's not about the money it's about supporting the sport we love.

8/22/2012 6:12:59 PM

North Shore Boyz

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Wiz...lets talk about it over the winter...

8/22/2012 6:15:56 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

Brosco, you can get quality seeds for the price of a SASBE if you work at it a little. Most growers on here will share seeds from their own pumpkins freely if you will just ask them. But I hope you will help support the numerous seed auctions of the clubs represented on here, if you get a chance.

8/22/2012 6:31:12 PM

gpierce

Ashby, MA

Supply and demand also plays a role. There's only a limit supply of any seed.

8/22/2012 6:47:43 PM

Lil'Mac

Albuquerque, NM

Speaking from my own experience.... Ill spend good money on a seed for the following reasons:

The online Seed auctions are fun and I feel spending a large amount is going to a good cause to raise funds for growers groups, plus I hate to be outbid and I can afford it and well ok ill admit drinking wine while bidding just doesn't mix, haha.

8/22/2012 7:36:26 PM

Hey I'm all for supporting the hobby and if great genetics are bought all the better

8/22/2012 8:07:34 PM

shazzy

Joliet, IL

Some times when you pay more for a seed at auction with great proven genetics.....you will go out of your way to get your moneys worth. Also helping the clubs generate money is another reason to fork up some dough for a seed you want....proven to have more gusto than some others......glad I paid a hundo for the 1303 seed I am growing this year....I am sure I could have networked one some how, but that is what auctions are for. We hope others feel the same when we hold our auction.

8/22/2012 8:34:03 PM

Orange with Envy

Claysburg , PA

Is there going to be any auctions this year ????

8/22/2012 8:45:00 PM

Luigi

Charlotte, MI

I will raise a toast to that Lil' mac. It is a rush when ya win thouth.Hoo agh!!

8/22/2012 9:30:09 PM

I'm a newbie so what's a SASBE ?

8/22/2012 11:09:23 PM

Richard

Minnesota

Self Addressed Stamped Bubble Envelope (SASBE) when growers offer seeds for free in the Seed Exchange you send them a bubble envelope with postage on it, when they get it they put the seeds in it and send it, your paying for the envelopes and postage.

8/23/2012 2:20:38 AM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

Wizzy!! I'm sending a SASB ASAP!!!Step away from the 1161 and no one gets hurt.I will trade you for the seed a fair swap.I have some really goooood ones.Like 1725,1495,1421,1789.Take your pick,you know the 1161 loves Michigan & Wisconsin.LOL!Don't make me pry it from your fingers,I know where you live.Rocky Mountain High, Colorado.I will be singing it as I drive.See ya soon.

8/23/2012 5:52:55 AM

sweet1

Mass

LIl' Mac... I think drinking and auctions mix fine!! With a few coctails... I always win!! LOL.

8/23/2012 6:42:18 AM

Pumpking

Germany

WiZ, just post your comment a 3rd time and I´ll be inclined to also offer some help with getting this seed planted...
Well, Handy offered some great seeds for trade (seeds which are and will be grown by many many many many other growers, and none of them had grown a 2000-pounder out of them), whereas I could offer seeds which haven´t been grown yet, seeds full of...I don´t know what...maybe full of surprise.

8/23/2012 7:52:06 AM

Orangeneck (Team HAMMER)

Eastern Pennsylvania

LoL @l pumpking

8/23/2012 11:28:10 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

Hmmmm I have an 1161 left....

8/23/2012 12:23:27 PM

Lakewood Erik

Lakewood, Colorado

Wizzy, RMGVG seed auction donation? Or plant that bad boy next year.

8/23/2012 1:42:02 PM

cojoe

Colorado

yes(lets be honest)were nuts-however blowing a bunch of money on a proven seed isnt wise since all seeds vary in how they perform

8/23/2012 2:12:05 PM

Richard

Minnesota

Cheezy Whiz! pat on the back, and a hand shake!

8/23/2012 2:15:25 PM

Pumpking

Germany

Ooops, he did it again. WiZzy, whenever you are so desperate, just shoot me an email and I´ll be happy to help ;-)

8/23/2012 3:17:20 PM

scott_kim_west_nc

Hampstead, NC 28443

Bosco, 1161 and 1725 seeds are just a dream seed unless you have big money or you have proven yourself to be a good grower. I personally would love my chance to grow either of them. My second year ended early, so now we will have to try next year to be a proven grower. I agree with the preparation and genetics are the key, but you must have hard work too. I participate in the drinking and auction mix too, unless it is while running the MPG auction, lol. I would be willing to wrestle Handy for the seed, lol.

8/23/2012 5:26:26 PM

Captain 97

Stanwood, Washington

Here is the reason

1161 Known Progeny over 1000 #s

1810.5 Stevens
1794 Pugh
1725 Sweet
1610 Lieber
1596 Wallace
1579 Revier
1568.5 Wallace
1554 Rose
1547 Meier
1524.5 Werner
1521.5 Werner
1495 Stelts
1491.5 Root
1471 Pierpont
1464.8 Hunt
1460 Colbert
1445.5 Werner
1421.4 Checkon
1409 Whittier
1407 Snyder
1400 Holland
1399.5 Marsh
1386 Sherwood
1376.6 MacKenzie
1375.5 Snyder
1370 Courson
1367.5 Revier
1367 Lyons
1333.5 Lieber
1325 Sperry
1314 Paton
1306 Mohr
1303 Sweet
1301.5 Michaud
1287 Giarrusso
1283 VerSchneider
1268 Nesbitt
1264 Kline
1261 Parks
1256.5 pingrey
1246.5 Razo
1244 Rea
1234.5 Pappas
1227 Hebb
1208.6 Thistle
1209 Jutras
1197.6 Matesa
1193.5 Nesbitt
1192 Harp
1190 Northrup
1190 Bosworth
1155 Simpson
1150 Helberg/Dishong
1145.5 VanHook
1116 Gibson
1102 Benedetta
1098 Maston
1098 Janowiak
1088.8 Nieuwenhoff
1081 Crews
1076 Harnica
1072.4 Jaser
1068 Nesbella
1062 Labosky
1051.5 Berard
1027 Lombardi
1010 vanderschoot
1000 Desrosiers

Thats 68 Pumpkins over 1000 pounds grown off that seed and I think there are more coming this year. Also 3 of the 5 biggest Pumpkins ever to make it to the scales were grown from this seed. And the 3rd largest ever, the 1807.5 Stelts, was grown off the 1495 Stelts making it a granchild of the 1161.

8/23/2012 5:45:46 PM

Very impressive and I'm starting to see why but it kinda seems like other seeds would get over looked that might also have that genetic potential but you only get one time of year and can only pick a few seeds so you want the best chance. Plus I was thinking about it and when you buy a seed from a site it's always crossed with one of there seeds and not pure

8/23/2012 6:18:02 PM