Re: pollination

My most vigorous plants and my largest pumpkin ( 520 pounds ) came from
seeds provided by Don when I purchased his book.

George Heyne
Rochester, MN


On 29 Jan 1998 ANDERSEN.CHRISTIAN_D@Seattle.VA.GOV wrote:

> First off this is an attempt to see if I'm reaching the list or not.  I've
> been stuck in cyberspace for a few months.
>        Can anyone tell me about the benefits of cross pollinating with
> another plant.  Being that I will only grow one plant, I always pollinate
> from the same plant.  Obviously using somebody elses male flowers will
> give more variety to gene pool so to speak.  What I'm wondering is am I
> really hurting my chances for a big one by not seeking out some stud?
>        If there is anyone in the western washington puget sound area who
> might offer stud service this summer please come forward.
>        Also, I am very excited to have some Holland x879 to grow.  Is
> anyone else planting this seed?  And...When I purchased the Growing Giant
> pumpkins book, by Don Langevin (sorry Don) I recieved some seed that was
> kin to the famous Momburt x567.5 seed.  It was a give away wiwth the book.
> Has anyone had any good results with this seed??
>  
>                                Thanks,
>                                Chris Andersen
>                                Seattle, Wa.
> 
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