Re: Oregon Update Replied
I was also wondering, why not the Rockwell 879? Mr greenjeans did well here on
the east coast with some 500 + squash... The Andersen 815 selfed squash was
still growing when it went down on September 13th of 98..
LIpumpkin@aol.com wrote:
> Brett..thanks for the updates...I find them informative and a great
> motivation.(not to mention good dream material).One way people learn about
> growing or selecting seeds is by following proven growers and asking
> questions.You are now arguably a HEAVY HITTER in this hobby and I have a
> question for you....I am curious why you selected your 688 as a candidate
> for you patch next year over your 720 which grew it. The 720 performed
> admirably agains same climate contestants(Pappas took 2nd,I took second at
> our weighoffs with it) and showed a consistancy in weighing heavy.I know you
> grew the 720 to 688lbs,weighing in heavy,in a test patch that was small and
> I'm sure less cared for than some others.Your 688 is listed as open
> pollinated also. I am not asking "Why are you growing the 688 over the
> 720!!!??? But,Why are you growing the 688 over the 720? Teach me Oh Great
> Pumpkinguru....what are the thought processes here...?....................G
>
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