Re: Seeds from..........
In a message dated 2/23/01 8:23:24 PM Eastern Standard Time, gclewis@penn.com
writes:
<< I was wondering if there are growers outside of North America growing
pumpkin types that we do not have here. I know most of the parent stock
is from the Americas. Just curiuos what other folks might be doing in
different places around the globe.
>>
Gary:
Here's a hyperlink to some varieties available in Italy.
<A HREF="http://www.seedsofitaly.com/">http://www.seedsofitaly.com/</A>
Also, I can tell you first hand that tropical pumpkins, called Calabasas are
grown in South FL, Puerto Rico, Central America, Virgin islands and other
equatorial areas because of it's resistance to heat and humidity. Calabasa
are buff colored, roundish, without ribs and have dark orange flesh. Seeds
are generally white.
There are many pumpkin varieties grown here in the US and Canada that are
unusual or considered heritage seed stock. Also, seed companies develop new
varieties all the time. Seed catalogs are a great way to compare varieties
and see photos of fruit. The web has unlimited info, a good project for a
rainy Spring day. Try Johnny's Seeds, Stokes, Agway/Seedway, Burpee for
starters.
Good luck in your search.
Barb
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