Re: OSC SEED
Tom,
Welcome to the list. You will find lots of good information here and plenty of free
seeds. Your post is exactly what this list is all about. Sharing good information
and good seed.
Email me your mailing address privately and I will send you some good seed and also
some seed to practice germinating .
You are located in one of the prime Pumpkin growing areas and the locals can give
you some advice pertinent to your area and local conditions.
With the items you have grown, you are half way there to growing a giant pumpkin. It
sounds like you understand good gardening practices. Atlantic Giants are slightly
different as they require a lot of TLC, Water, Nutrients and space. It looks like
you have the water part covered. I might plant my Pumpkins a bit up the hill from
the Creek where they will not be too wet. They will definitely find there way to the
water. You will need to water by hand for a few weeks to get them started and may
need to adjust accordingly.
I would start my seeds inside and then bring them out in cold frames. Research the
Archives for this info and buy Don Langevin's books " Pumpkins I & II " That way you
can start several and choose the ones you want. Plant a few extra as this is the
first time for you. You can cull later.
Bob T.
Torrance Ca.
Tom Olenio wrote:
> List member wrote:
>
> > <snip> On the other hand, you can ask for some free seeds
> > on this list, and I am sure you will get half dozen people or more <snip>
>
> Hello List,
>
> Well since it sounds like the OSC giant pumpkin seed I have will not win me any
> prizes, so I will take the advice of this list member and ask for some free
> seed.
>
> First, I am located in Ontario, Canada and I don't know if they let un-approved
> seed over the border, so I don't know if I should only be asking for Canadian
> seed. I am sure there are others better informed than me on that subject. I
> don't want to cause anyone any problems.
>
> Secondly, we have won a number of ribbons for bell peppers, pepper squash, and a
> watermelon at our local agricultural fair, so your seed will be going to a good
> home. This is our first attempt to grow a giant pumpkin, so we may make
> mistakes, but we will give it our best effort.
>
> The patch will be placed in a grazing meadow, that has a creek running through
> it, and it will be fenced off from the cattle. The spot offers lots of
> moisture, without being too wet. As you can see in this photo, the grass is
> still green in the meadow by the creek, but burnt off up out of the meadow. We
> had draught problems, due to two very dry summers in a row, but the creek keeps
> the meadow moist.
>
> http://www.sentex.net/~tolenio/pasture1.jpg
>
> Lastly, how many seedlings should be planted, and how many seeds should I start?
>
> This is the competition from last years local agricultural fair;
>
> http://www.sentex.net/~tolenio/TIMALEX2.gif
>
> Thank you for any advice, and or seed you can offer me.
>
> Regards,
> Tom
>
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