Re: Dill rings
My Dill ring observation.
Castellucci 682.4 had a Dill ring , which produced my 818 with no Dill
ring. Tim Adams grew a 630 EST in 99 from my 818 seed. Guess what? It went
down to a Dill ring. Does it skip a generation? I think it's all genetics.
----- Original Message -----
From: <GBPUMPKIN@aol.com>
To: <pumpkins@mallorn.com>
Sent: Thursday, February 03, 2000 6:41 PM
Subject: Re: Dill rings
> In a message dated 2/2/00 12:33:52 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> pthompson@glgt.com writes:
>
> << Subj: Dill rings
> Date: 2/2/00 12:33:52 PM Eastern Standard Time
> From: pthompson@glgt.com (Thompson, Paul S.)
> Sender: owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com
> Reply-to: pumpkins@mallorn.com
> To: pumpkins@mallorn.com ('Pumpkins - Mallorn')
>
> We had a short discussion on the other list about Dill rings. There is
some
> disagreement about the cause of the rings -- some say genetics, some say
> conditions, some say both.
>
> Is there a consensus feeling on this list about Dill rings? Has anyone
ever
> conducted experiments to ascertain a possible cause? Can anyone devise a
> scientific test that we may conduct this season?
>
> Any information you may provide will be appreciated.
> >>
>
> I believe some shapes are more prone than other as well as genetic causes.
> Long Pumpkins seem to be more prone. High heavy ribbed Pumpkins I've
grown
> have never had Dill Rings. They seem to be able to support themselves
> better. You can see an example of this in Don's book in section called
What
> Is A Pumpkin.
>
>
>
> George Brooks
> North Tewksbury, MA USA
> Approximately 25 miles Northwest of Boston
> in the Merrimack River Valley
> Zone 5N
> Personal Bests
> 617.6 1991
> 641 1993
>
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