Re: Powdery Mildew resistance.
Lots of growers in your area John... I live 45 minutes from you, Bill Bobier is
about an hour from you, and so are close to 30 others that compete in the
Northern Tier Giant Pumpkin Growers contest held in Elmira NY every year..
john j vico wrote:
> At 01:53 AM 04/21/1998 +0000, you wrote:
> >Hey fellow pumpkin growers. I am an undergrad at Cornell University
> >majoring in Plant Breeding. I have been breeding Giant Pumpkins for five
> >years now. this year I will be staying on Campus and growing some giants.
> >I am going to try to breed some powdery mildew resistance into the plants,
> >and also some other resistances. Would anyone be interested in some seeds
> >If i accomplish the feat?
> >
> >Zach Lippman
>
> >Zach,
>
> I am not only interested in such seeds but also would be willing to assist
> you here in Ithaca or specifically in Trumansburg. I have about five acres
> which we could devote to the giants. About one half acre (8 900sq.ft.
> sites) has produced several large pumpkins over the last few years..
> largest at 393lbs.
>
> Please contact me by private e-mail if you are interested.
>
> John J Vico
>
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