Re: 780Eaton

The 780 Eaton is a seed that is tops on my list of "ones to plant". But perhaps it would be appropriate for the "Master of Statistics" himself to give us an update on how well this seed has done as a pollenater. I know he is not a person to brag about personal accomplishments but, after all, he is the keeper of all seed genetics from pumpkins over 700 lbs...How about it Al ...people are getting curious about this seed.....Ken Reinsborough

Gary Grunow wrote:

 I have a 780Eaton and I was wondering what everyone thought about it.  I will be planting this seed and would like to know as much as I can about it.  On the AGGC website, it shows the results of the first year of growing as the female,  but I would also like to know what pumpkins were from the 780Eaton as the male pollenator. I also have a 726.5Holland that I am considering planting.  It was off his 1997 879Holland seed.  The fruit started out a pumpkin color and by the end of the season, green had developed over 25% of it's surface making it technically, a squash.  It weighed 100lbs. over charts.  Both parents were pumpkins(879Hollandx935Lloyd) so I think the squash might be a recessive trait.  Maybe I could breed the green color out of it by crossing it with another pumpkin?  What do all of you think?  Is anyone else considering planting this seed this spring? Any thoughts and/or ideas would be greatly appreciated!! Thanks Gary Grunow and family
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