Re: Fast growing seeds?
- To: pumpkins@mallorn.com
- Subject: Re: Fast growing seeds?
- From: r*
- Date: Fri, 15 Jan 1999 20:23:11 -0800
- References: <65fba16d.36a01125@aol.com>
Zach,
I would suggest Big Max or Prizewinner. I don't think they grow any faster but are
a lot easier.
If they only reach 50 to 100 pounds but are still not finished growing, they could
be harvested and would still be considered "Big" by school children.
Bob T.
ZEKEIV@aol.com wrote:
> A young lady who works at the California State Fair is interested in finding
> out if there is a variety of seed that might not produce as large fruit but
> would ripen faster. They are interested in have a junior competition for the
> kids at this years state fair. I told her that I was not familiar with
> another variety that grows any faster but I would ask. They are looking to
> have a weigh-off at the Fair over labor day weekend. The will also have a
> Giant Pumpkin patch as part of this years fair!! They will be working day and
> night to grow a pumpkin to bring to our weigh-off.
>
> They have a captive audience of about 600 elementary school children who they
> hope will take this on as a class project as well as personal projects. Any
> help would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Thanks,
> Zach
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