Re: (no subject)

Troy, I agree with your statement that to much emphasis is put on the 
genetics of your seed.Many of us have planted "super" seeds, but end 
up with mediocre fruits.If the proper soilph, nutrients, etc. are not 
met, I feel there's no chance of getting a huge fruit. If genetics was 
main growth factor, we'd be seeing many 900 or 1000 pound pumpkins 
each year with all the seeds being sent around the world. Look at 
Harley Sproule and his 968 last year. The seed is not genetically the 
best looking, but through proper soil preparation and sound growing 
techniques, he produced an excellent pumpkin in only his third year, a 
feat many of us have tried, but few have accomplished.Pumpkinpiper


>From: "Troy" <troynayler@golden.net>
>Reply-To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
>To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
>Subject: Re: (no subject)
>Date: Fri, 16 Apr 1999 10:55:59 -0400
>
>Harold,
>    I am aware that the traites from the male do not show up until the seeds
>from the pumpkin it's pollin fertilized are planted. I have also observed
>that some of the best traites from the Zehr line of pumpkins are thier huge
>vines and rapid growth. And I believe that these traites are passed from the
>males pollen. If you have no experience at growing a plant with such
>demanding characteristics the chances of the pumpkin making it to october
>are slim. You have to know how to slow down growth when needed, shade, spray
>etc etc. There are certain lines of pumpkin a beginner should grow and
>certain lines an experienced grower will do better with. I think that some
>of the traites people find in the Zehr line, like splitting, may not be a
>bad thing. You just need to know what to do for a VERY fast growing pumpkin.
>The Zehrs seemed to have very good success with their line because they are
>experienced growers.
>
>Also, people are putting too much hope into genetics. If you dont know how
>to grow pumpkins your chances are slim of ever getting the big one even with
>the silver bullet. Don't get me wrong, genetics are important but only for
>people that know how to grow these things. "Nature vs Nurture" :)
>
>Have a good day.
>
>Troy
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Harold Eddleman Ph.D. <indbio@disknet.com>
>To: pumpkins@mallorn.com <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
>Date: Thursday, April 15, 1999 11:33 AM
>Subject: Re: (no subject)
>
>
>>pumpkins@mallorn.com wrote:
>>>
>>> I wouldt try if I had a seed. The pumpkin genetics are great. BUT they
>are a
>>> hard line to grow. The grower needs alot of experience or you may
>encounter
>>> cracking of the fruit because of the very fast growth rate. If you ar an
>>> experienced grower then be sure to plant that seed. One suggestion use it
>as
>>> a male cross to another plant. . . . . . and just hope for a big one on
>it.
>>>
>>> Troy
>>  If the concern is about splitting that occurred in the fruit which
>>produced the seed. That trait might well be lost in the childern.
>>  I guess you were thinking you should use use he potential splitter as
>>male because it might split before the seeds were mature. However, if
>>any hopes putting big pollem on a little flower to get a big fruit from
>>the little flower in 1999 that will not work.
>>  In farm animals using a large male on a small female can cause a large
>>child that causes delivery problems, but the story in plants is
>>different. In plants you have to wait a year to get the bigger fruit
>>effect of the cross.
>>--
>>Harold Eddleman Ph.D. Microbiologist.       i*@disknet.com
>>Location: Palmyra IN USA; 36 kilometers west of Louisville, Kentucky
>>http://www.disknet.com/indiana_biolab = Agriculture, science projects
>>and info for amateurs, gardeners, farmers, teachers, kids
>>http://wwbbs.otherside.com/PUBLIC/HOMEPAGE/haroldeddleman_303/INDEX.HTM
>>  Home Science Projects: fun for parent and child, Computer programs
>>http://ibl.webjump.com/ger.htm <== Simple german for beginners.
>>
>>
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