Re: Proven seeds
Kathie,
All" proven" means is a seed or two from that particular pumpkin grew
something worth noting.
There is absolutely no batch of seed yet that can offer a guarantee.
Behind every great pumpkin is a great grower.
MB
>List,
>After reading dozens of e-mails on genetics, which I read with interest
>because I have some science education under my belt, I thought I was
>clear until the discussion of auctions/raffles/giveaways arose and Mr.
>Belgium asked what proven seeds are.
>GREAT question! If I understand it correctly, there are no PROVEN seeds
>being given away OR sold at auction. The only way to prove a seed is to
>plant it, nurture it and see if it pops a punkin of any size. There may
>be other seeds being offered that were brothers/sisters, even
>woom-mates, of a proven seed. Am I wrong, or dead wrong?
>
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