proven seeds.
Ethan--you say it all so
well.
That definition should go in the
"AG Lexicon" that I am hoping someone will start and build
upon.
It would be useful for everybody
and especially new growers as they come along each year.--Al
Eaton
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But what do you mean by "proven" seeds
??
Those seeds that were auctioned off were
mostly seeds found capable of
growing really big pumpkins. They had been
grown by many growers and found
that that seed has a higher than usual
chance of getting a big one out of it.
The seed was grown and proved to be
a good one....it is proven.(it can be
proven to be a non-producer too) The
1140 Stelts that was available at 2 for
60 bucks hasn't been grown yet.We
don't know what its tendencies might be
until it is grown and we see what
it can do. It is unproven.
Growers are usually eager to give their
seeds to growers who will "prove"
them by growing them.Unfortunately, many
growers lately have only gone with
already tried seeds and are hesitant to
"prove" a seed for fear it won't
produce. The want to cut the odds by only
going with proven winners.
Unfortunately,this results in everyone chasing
after a select few seeds and
hundreds of great looking --great genetic
seeds being passed up until someone
else shows they are good.
Keep in mind that every seed in a pumpkin is different...everyone's
climate
is different. A seed that is great in a cooler climate may not be
good for a
grower in a warmer climate and visa versa. The next seed out of
the same
pumpkin may pop an 800lber while yours only did 300....your just
looking to
increase the odds of a good one.....g
