http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewBoard.asp?b=9 Last 25 Posts for the 'Seed Starting' 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/ pumpkinpal2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Nyyeeahh, take a look: http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=351598 I have planted the three Gerry 113s after TRIMMING AWAY the 'gnarly' roots, lol. In anyone else's case, they... 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?754417 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=754417 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=754417 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 14:29:27 GMT pumpkinpal2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I wish it were a longer video, butt interesting, nonealwaysthelesser, lol: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dwHeq6dbCm4 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?752772 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=752772 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=752772 Thu, 20 Feb 2025 18:04:31 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I've noticed this growing in the glass tubes (pre-season madness) that each extra leaf adds about a foot to the length of the roots... I wonder if this would hold true as a good &amp; useful approxima... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?752721 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=752721 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=752721 Wed, 19 Feb 2025 02:05:41 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... 8 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?738130 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=738130 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=738130 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 01:57:34 GMT Papa Jax <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> what is the Oregon state record for Tomatoes and is there a local club In near Eugene / Springfield Oregon 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?736280 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=736280 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=736280 Tue, 26 Dec 2023 16:27:35 GMT pumpkinpal2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have found that seeds that are as in the subject line are no more likely to not sprout as ones that DO float and/or do NOT exhibit an unpleasant odor as in from a pumpkin that has sat out too long o... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?735631 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=735631 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=735631 Sun, 03 Dec 2023 00:26:55 GMT HankH <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have been playing in my basement this fall building a little grow room for starting seedlings. My heat sources are the heat mat, a ceramic foot heater, and the grow light.After much trial and error ... 13 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?735511 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=735511 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=735511 Sun, 26 Nov 2023 08:40:38 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Anyone have trouble with this seed? ...Guessing its probably my own fault. 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?730934 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=730934 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=730934 Fri, 28 Apr 2023 17:13:57 GMT pg3 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> You may have seen the seed hot tub I made in my diary last year. It's a submersible water heating element mounted inside a water cooler, with a thermostat to monitor the temperature. It worked great, ... 20 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?729215 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=729215 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=729215 Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:26:57 GMT n d fan <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm looking for 28&quot; plus sunflower seeds 0 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?728511 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=728511 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=728511 Fri, 10 Feb 2023 06:39:50 GMT pumpkinpal2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I have added a couple of things to my Diary. Check them out - View them ALL if not seen before. Probably no way around that 'Since Your Last Visit' allows a skipping-over of Diary entries, so... ... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?728411 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=728411 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=728411 Wed, 08 Feb 2023 10:56:02 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=336400 In my diary I mostly blab a lot, but I actually thought this was an intersting picture really worth sharing. Because I think this fits ... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?728202 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=728202 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=728202 Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:59:27 GMT Pumpking <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi all, Those of you who are looking for a suggestion of how to build an incubator for seed starting, have a look into my grower diary (2022, Oct 29th), this post here and the other six thereafter: ... 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?724239 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=724239 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=724239 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 12:31:20 GMT pumpkinpal2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I'm all about doing new things and finding the best ways of doing even those; I had a nice rant all typed out and have to do it over, now, so this might not be as flowery as the original, lol; Long st... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?724168 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=724168 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=724168 Sun, 30 Oct 2022 07:17:46 GMT Langc <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> This seed I ordered online has a crack in it right down the flat side of it. It looks like it&#8217;s just through the very outer shell. Think there&#8217;s a chance of it still germinating? 4 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?717995 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=717995 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=717995 Mon, 18 Apr 2022 14:16:29 GMT EVandy <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Hi BP! for the life of me I struggle every year getting long gourd and bushel gourds started, They just wont germinate, any suggestions. I did a search but maybe my keywords are off. TIA for any tips!... 15 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?716575 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=716575 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=716575 Tue, 08 Mar 2022 20:37:19 GMT spudder <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> What heating pad do people use and thermostsat built in or none? 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?716472 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=716472 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=716472 Mon, 07 Mar 2022 19:05:19 GMT Little Ketchup <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> A few insights about the potting mix (gtowing medium) business. I liked the honest firsthand knowledge: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=2wT6zwhjJtg 3 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?715815 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=715815 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=715815 Wed, 23 Feb 2022 00:02:34 GMT greatgiantholstein <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I've grown pumpkins for a while And competed at the County fair but now we're starting to do a large pumpkin patch patch for selling at our roadside stand was wondering if anyone could help me get som... 10 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?712937 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=712937 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=712937 Thu, 27 Jan 2022 10:18:31 GMT Langc <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Has anybody started giant pumpkin seeds inside with a hydroponics set then transferred to soil when the weather permits? I did a trial run instead of waiting until grow season and the seed sprouted an... 6 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?711296 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=711296 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=711296 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 21:57:07 GMT Rmen <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Several growers have asked me by email, how do I start with the seeds. I count it here, to talk a little about pumpkins. To grow 3 plants, I select 25 seeds. All the seeds of a pumpkin are not the sa... 41 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?711055 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=711055 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=711055 Mon, 10 Jan 2022 04:20:02 GMT eastkypumpkin(Dwight) <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> It been in paper towel bag method for 72 not root so i think it a no go. I seen a few other that maybe doing this year. Anyone having luck germinating? 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?704855 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=704855 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=704855 Wed, 28 Apr 2021 10:34:19 GMT pumpkinpal2 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> Just wondered - The only way to TRULY soak a seed or seeds is to place them in the solution of whatever you are using to infiltrate the seed coats in one glass or shot glass 3/4 full and place another... 2 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?704777 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=704777 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=704777 Thu, 22 Apr 2021 06:05:26 GMT TruckinPunkin <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I need to revise some advice I gave about starting old seeds with the paper towel &amp; bag method. I just got 7/7 germination of 407* Welty seeds from 2000 with this method. What I am thinking is tha... 7 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?704578 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=704578 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=704578 Sun, 11 Apr 2021 16:14:22 GMT crappie1 <NoSpam@BigPumpkins.com> I was reading and article about saving seeds for your own use and thought I would share something about onion seeds I learned by accident. I am probably the last to learn this because I am posting on ... 1 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/rss/messagepost.rss?704127 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=704127 http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=9&p=704127 Sun, 28 Mar 2021 10:38:01 GMT