RE: pumpkin seeds

This may be a stupid question. I have an empty aero grow is it possible to
start the pumpkin seeds in that? They have these Garden Starter Trays I'm
wondering if anyone has tried that? Can you tell I'm a newbie? lol
From: Peters, Glenn - 1170 - MITLL <gpeters@ll.mit.edu>
Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds
To: "pumpkins@hort.net" <pumpkins@hort.net>
Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 10:10 AM

I gave up on the paper towel and baggie method years ago, File seeds do not
file tip, soak a good 2 hours,( I also add a few drops of H2O2 to cup of
water)  place seed in pot with sterile potting soil, cover pot with plastic
cover, I use cake pan top put pot on germ-pad my pad has a rack that keeps
pots directly off pad. The cover helps hold in heat and humidity.
 The seed will take in enough water in the two hours to germ, be watchful
that the soil does not dry out but no need to soak it.
 Works for me.


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From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Debbie Runkle
Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:04 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds

I think my soil was too wet last year.  I also tried the wet paper towel
method.  I made the mistake of trying to remove the seeds from the paper
towels prior to planting in soil.  This year I will use the paper towel
method again and plant the paper towel in the soil rather than removing the
seeds from it.  I used a heating pad for the seeds, putting a towel and tray
between the pad and seeds.  i also used a heater in the room set to 80
degrees.  I think this year I may hang a florescent light directly over the
seedlings once they pop out of the soil.  What kind of light do you use?





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From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:31:15 PM
Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds

Debbie,
I see you are in IL. I am in Indiana and start my seeds inside @ Mid
April-1st of May. Try starting them in a good sized pot so you have one
transplant to your outside soil. Keep your temps warm during germination. I
found an old waterbed heater. Make sure if you use one, that you keep a
layer of water over the heater. I fill a tray to 2 in. of water that is set
on the heater. Then put in a layer of gravel so your pumpkin pot is not
submersed in water. I keep mine at 75-80. Remember that wet soil causes
problems. Wet and cool soil is even worse. Hope this helps.

Steve Haberman

-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
Debbie Runkle
Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:33 AM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds

That would be great.  All of mine failed last year.  i think the starter
soil was too wet.  Any suggestions would also be appreciated.

Debbie Runkle
812 Jenny Lane
Aurora, IL 60506





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From: Ken <wildnickels@yahoo.com>
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 10:54:09 AM
Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds

Hi Debbie,

They were giving out seeds about two months ago. I do have extra that I got
from David Bhaskaran. I have some already growing very well too so the seeds
are excellent and they are from very large pumpkins. If you send me address
i will send you some. The plants come up huge and strong.

Ken Richardson

--- On Fri, 2/19/10, Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net> wrote:

> From: Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net>
> Subject: pumpkin seeds
> To: "pumpkin" <pumpkins@hort.net>
> Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 9:00 AM
> It's that time again.  I am
> looking for anyone willing to share seeds.  Please let
> me know if anyone has any to spare.
>
> Debbie
>
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