RE:Calif. Update one ton cross

Thanks for the post Pumpkin Master, the temps in the coastal region of Southern Calif. have been way below normal.  We should average highs of 84 to 86 degrees and lows from 60 to 65.  We normally have heat waves into the 90's for several days at a time but this year we have not had one day over 90 so far. This year our average low has been in the mid 50 to high 50's and the highs have been about 79 to 80 degrees.  My prizewinner pumpkins seem to love this weather but I think the AG's would prefer warmer days and nights.  The other problem I have is that most of my vines grow on a fairly steep ivy covered hillside.  The roots that form under the vines have no where to root and I can only bury the first 10 feet or so of my vines in good soil.  This hillside only allows my plants to get about 9 hours of direct sun a day.  The lack of direct sun does not seem to have a negative impact on my Prizewinners but may not be good for the AG's. 
To Heilmanjon,  I agree with you that the one ton cross seeds from P&P should yield large pumpkins, however to date no one has been able to find out how large the pumpkin was that produced these one ton cross seeds and P&P is not saying.  Also I have not heard about anyone having a lot of success producing large pumpkins from these seeds.  I hope when this years results come in that these seeds ability to produce large pumpkins will be proven.  Thanks for the posts.
 
Steve
Beverly Hills, CA
 
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