http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=19 Last 25 Posts for the 'AG Genetics and Breeding' message board. en-us Copyright &copy; 1999-2026 BigPumpkins.com. All rights reserved. info@bigpumpkins.com BP RSS FeedGen http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.bigpumpkins.com/images/newlogo_232x70.jpg http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/ Chris H <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> There will be an article about this project in the upcoming GPC newsletter. But in the meantime, you can learn more about the project here: https://bigpumpkinlab.org 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?768029 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=768029 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=768029 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 11:36:32 GMT Travis E <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Last time I grew was in 2013. But from what I&#8217;ve seen these genetics are in all the big ones now. Don&#8217;t get me wrong I loved the harp crosses. My question is there any crosses any more tha... 10 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?766384 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=766384 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=766384 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 19:42:48 GMT Pumpkin Pirate <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi everyone, I&#8217;ve been working on a project this winter to help organize my season and thought others here might find it useful. I wanted a better way to track my plant data and research g... 10 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?765770 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=765770 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=765770 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 07:06:21 GMT Andy W <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Oddly enough, there hasn&#8217;t been a remake of the 2365. Although I am not always a fan of remakes, there are usually a few growers who give it a try, and some of them are successful. The 2387... 17 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?763724 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=763724 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=763724 Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:54:47 GMT rushvillepumpkin <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I grew a pumpkin from a seed titled 612 Parks which came from 1753 Ortman x 1775 Ligget. My pumpkin ended up being 191 lbs 54 DAP. It was self-pollinated. Should I save the seeds from my pumpkin for n... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?761807 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=761807 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=761807 Sun, 12 Oct 2025 13:14:47 GMT Schalks92 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I know that its towards the end of the growing season for everyone and I was wondering and thinking how far apart should I plant the atlantic giant pumpkin. Im considering on planting it direct seed o... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?760482 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=760482 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=760482 Sun, 21 Sep 2025 17:39:44 GMT Sledgehammer! <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Could anyone please tell me what the cross is on this pumpkin? Thanks .Sledgehammer! 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?755281 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=755281 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=755281 Sat, 17 May 2025 20:22:19 GMT Blackrot69 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm in Spokane Washington anybody in the Great Northwest got an extra giant pumpkin plant preferably genetics of 1500 or more I can meet up with you drive and willing to purchase the plant, please mes... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?754467 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=754467 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=754467 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 09:54:45 GMT Blackrot69 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm in Spokane Washington anybody in the Great Northwest got an extra giant pumpkin plant preferably genetics of 1500 or more I can meet up with you drive and willing to purchase the plant, please mes... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?754457 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=754457 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=754457 Mon, 14 Apr 2025 07:12:20 GMT BCBen <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Has anyone used straw in your pumpkin patch? I&#8217;m pondering it to cover the vines once they are buried. Help with weed control and water retention in the soil. In theory it would also give a grea... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?743424 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=743424 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=743424 Sun, 07 Jul 2024 00:52:49 GMT Howard <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Just stared one, wondering about color? Great cross and see the 2198 beauty Karl grew last year as well. Started the 2198 few days ago, thanks Danny. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?741780 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=741780 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=741780 Fri, 17 May 2024 14:04:25 GMT BEAST MASTER <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> i BELIEVE THIS IS AN F1 CROSS OR IS THAT THE NEXT GENERATION. i AM LOOKING FOR THE GENETICS STUDIES OF THIS. i BELIEVE SCOTT HOLUB HAD A GREAT ARTICLE/WRITE UP ON THIS SEVERAL YEARS BACK BUT I CANT FI... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?738131 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=738131 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=738131 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 02:30:56 GMT MayDay <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> My son is wanting to try growing a huge pumpkin but having trouble getting/finding seeds. Any recommendations? Also looking for some good sweet seedless watermelons. Thanks! 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?731485 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=731485 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=731485 Fri, 26 May 2023 16:36:59 GMT MayDay <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> My son is wanting to try growing a huge pumpkin but having trouble getting/finding seeds. Any recommendations? Also looking for some good sweet seedless watermelons. Thanks! 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?731484 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=731484 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=731484 Fri, 26 May 2023 16:36:49 GMT DKrus <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I know it has been grown a lot and produced some monsters, I was just wondering if it grows a very aggressive plant sf or if it is more of a compact plant and grows big pumpkins. I was able to get on... 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?730370 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=730370 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=730370 Sun, 26 Mar 2023 19:34:37 GMT Andy W <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> A bunch of people have asked this winter which I think will have the better potential. I've been saying I don't know, and that there isn't really a precedent for a good selfed pumpkin which also polli... 5 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?729963 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=729963 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=729963 Fri, 10 Mar 2023 17:09:21 GMT Andy W <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm keeping a file tracking what happened to all the seeds that were given a try. It should make an interesting breakdown in a couple years. If you have any corrections or additions, let me know: h... 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?729898 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=729898 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=729898 Wed, 08 Mar 2023 20:18:37 GMT MOpumpkins <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Do they have the same potential? Do seed collected from the larger parent perform better? Thoughts on these seeds? Think we&#8217;ll see a side by side comparison from any world class growers? Data fr... 11 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?727888 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=727888 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=727888 Tue, 31 Jan 2023 02:11:30 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> This kin shares half the genetics of the world record, I believe? But its only been grown a few times. Wondering if anyone thinks it would be worth a try... &amp; if not, why not? 11 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?727717 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=727717 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=727717 Sun, 29 Jan 2023 09:30:40 GMT Pumpkin Picker (Orange Only) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Please share your Observations, Ideas, or Theories you have on the seeds within your pumpkins... Do you feel all seeds are created equal? Is this you? Genetics are Genetics and all seeds withi... 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?727431 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=727431 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=727431 Fri, 27 Jan 2023 19:17:30 GMT irischap <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fgene.2022.1005158/full 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?727312 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=727312 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=727312 Tue, 24 Jan 2023 16:27:13 GMT MOpumpkins <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Did the pollinator grow the 2907 Paton? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?726325 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=726325 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=726325 Sun, 08 Jan 2023 15:50:50 GMT PumpkinShepherd (Todd) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Anyone have a picture of this pumpkin? 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?723638 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=723638 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=723638 Wed, 12 Oct 2022 19:33:12 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Does anyone have any thoughts? I cant help it, Im starting to think about what I want to plant next year. What was your most disease free plant or one that stood out above the others? Thx. 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?721075 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=721075 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=721075 Sun, 21 Aug 2022 16:35:52 GMT BCBen <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I came back to growing last year after a break of several years and wondering if any one else has noticed lots of mutated genetics in their plants. Are there growers out there trying to breed plant qu... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?720560 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=720560 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=720560 Tue, 02 Aug 2022 20:28:09 GMT