Re: Rookie in Oregon looking for help.....

In a message dated 98-01-14 13:04:46 EST, you write:

<< Subj:	 Rookie in Oregon looking for help.....
 Date:	98-01-14 13:04:46 EST
 From:	Mark.R.Smith@nwp01.usace.army.mil (Smith, Mark R NWP)
 Sender:	owner-pumpkins@mallorn.com
 Reply-to:	pumpkins@mallorn.com
 To:	pumpkins@mallorn.com ('pumpkin')
 
 
 Hi all!....
 
 I just caught the giant pumpkin bug and need your help!
 
 I recieved a  catalog form WPC and they sell seeds by the expected size
 of the pumpkin (i.e, less than 100 lbs, 100-300 lbs, 300 - 500, greater
 than 500, etc)
 
 Are these reasonble accurate? or is there a better way to get a good
 seed stock? (I am a biologist, but genetics is not my strong point.
 
 Also, looking for an email mentor in Oregon (Clackamas County) for
 support and information?????
 
 And one more thing.....my plot will be about 15 feet by 75 feet......how
 many plants can I plant in that area?  
 
 thanks so much for any help getting started.....me and my 2 year old
 thank you!!!
 
 Mark Smith
  >>
Two of my biggest pumpkins including my 617 1991 NE champion came from their
seeds.  About 80% + champions can trace their ancestry back to Ray Waterman's
& his sister Karen Fisher's pumpkins.  Only Joel Holland comes close in seed
selection but even his big ones trace back to Ray's & Karen's.  I would buy
some from both and also trade among the group whenever you can.  If you have
the space plant as many different seed strains as you can to better your
chances.

George Brooks
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