Re: Which are SPLITTERS?
In a message dated 04/03/2000 12:41:58 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
nevus@sofnet.com writes:
<< As I am trying to make my final seed selections for this year, I keep
hearing different folks mention that certain seeds have the reputation of
being "splitters" -- that is producing fruit that don't make it to weighoff
due to splitting/cracking. This sort of statistic would be under-reported
on the AGGC database since it is based primarily on pumpkins that do make it
to weigh-off.
Perhaps those of you who have studied this issue or who have years of
experience could share with us your top ten list of seeds you consider to be
"splitters." Is this reputation so bad that you avoid the seed, or just be
aware you are taking a risk?
>>
I'm not sure that the genetic background of a seed is responsible for fruit
cracks or splitting. I tend to think other outside influences are equally
responsible, if not more so.
For instance, pushing growth with too much fertilizer, over watering, weather
factors or soil/nutrient issues also contribute to fruit split.
I don't think that posting a list of seeds whose resulting plants have
produced fruits with splits and cracks (including stem splits that disqualify
the fruit as well) is as important as trying to identify what causes the
problem and opening discussion on ways to avoid it.
Barb Kincaid
Zone 9
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