RE: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #517

Hello ~ Is there a pumpkin club near Southern California?

Thank you,

Tim





> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 03:01:02 -0600
> From: pumpkins-owner@hort.net
> To: pumpkins-digest@hort.net
> Subject: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #517
>
>
> pumpkins DIGEST Thursday, March 11 2010 Volume 01 : Number 517
>
>
>
> In this issue:
>
> Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #512 Omah NE
>
> ----------------------------------------------------------------------
>
> Date: Wed, 10 Mar 2010 09:52:49 EST
> From: Terencepau@aol.com
> Subject: Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #512 Omah NE
>
> Is there a pumpkin club near Omaha Nebraska?
>
>
> In a message dated 2/25/2010 18:50:46 Central Standard Time,
> minok2014@yahoo.com writes:
>
> Josh,
>
> Where do you live? Most states have growing clubs that would love to help
> you
> with seeds and growing advice.
>
> You can ask for free seeds here or bigpumpkins.com.
>
> Listen to Mike. He's a member of a very respectable growing club out west.
>
> - --- On Thu, 2/25/10, mtlee001@earthlink.net <mtlee001@earthlink.net>
> wrote:
>
> From: mtlee001@earthlink.net <mtlee001@earthlink.net>
> Subject: RE: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #512
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Date: Thursday, February 25, 2010, 5:54 PM
>
> Josh,
>
> You can find a wealth of information on AG's at www.bigpumpkins.com and
> possibly get seeds from some of the growers that post there. Also you can
> purchase seeds and books at www.giantpumpkin.com. Also will send you an
> email.
>
> Mike
> RMGVG
>
> - -----Original Message-----
> >From: Joshua Mayer <jsmayer100@hotmail.com>
> >Sent: Feb 25, 2010 2:24 PM
> >To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >Subject: RE: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #512
> >
> >Hi Everyone! I'm new to GIANT PUMPKIN growing and would appreciate any
> info
> >anyone has to offer. I know I need to start with a good seed, but I'm not
> sure
> >where to get them. I live in a zone 4 and have tons of room to grow.
> Thanks
> >
> >Josh
> >
> >> From: tlchap@msn.com
> >> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> Subject: RE: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #512
> >> Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 23:24:53 -0800
> >>
> >> To Marilyn Southern California:
> >>
> >> I also am looking for *Big* Pumpkin seeds that will grow in Southern
> >> California where there
> >>
> >> is Not much rain here. I found a web site for California Pumpkin
> growers,
> >but
> >> it requires a membership fee.
> >>
> >> I'll post if I find any and post for me if you find some.
> >>
> >> Thanks,
> >>
> >> Tim
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> > From: NormanMeier@aol.com
> >> > Date: Wed, 24 Feb 2010 12:30:59 -0500
> >> > Subject: Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #512
> >> > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> >
> >> > yes I got seeds last year but I did not get any pumpkin at all,but I
> want
> >> > to try again this year as this might be my last chance as I will br
> 80
> >> > years old and i will have to stop. thanks normanmeier@aol.com
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > In a message dated 2/23/2010 10:20:33 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> >> > marilynandjim@cox.net writes:
> >> >
> >> > Good evening,
> >> >
> >> > We're looking for seeds from a *BIG* pumpkin that will do well in the
> >> > Southern California area. Does anyone on the list have then or have a
> >> > referral?
> >> >
> >> > Thanks,
> >> >
> >> > Marilyn
> >> >
> >> > ----- Original Message -----
> >> > From: "pumpkins DIGEST" <pumpkins-owner@hort.net>
> >> > To: <pumpkins-digest@hort.net>
> >> > Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 7:01 PM
> >> > Subject: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #512
> >> >
> >> >
> >> > >
> >> > > pumpkins DIGEST Tuesday, February 23 2010 Volume 01 : Number
> >> > > 512
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > In this issue:
> >> > >
> >> > > Re: FREE SEEDS - 10th Annual Bhaskaran Patch Giveaway :-)
> >> > > RE: Seeds
> >> > > Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > > RE: pumpkin seeds
> >> > > Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > > RE: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > >
> - ----------------------------------------------------------------------
> >> > >
> >> > > Date: Mon, 22 Feb 2010 22:15:04 -0500
> >> > > From: dbhaskaran@aol.com
> >> > > Subject: Re: FREE SEEDS - 10th Annual Bhaskaran Patch Giveaway :-)
> >> > >
> >> > > Hi Norman!
> >> > > Yes, I still have seeds if people are interested...some I'm low on.
> >> > > I believe I have already sent you seeds.
> >> > > Good luck in 2010.
> >> > > Dave.
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > - -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: NormanMeier@aol.com
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Sent: Mon, Feb 22, 2010 6:58 pm
> >> > > Subject: Re: FREE SEEDS - 10th Annual Bhaskaran Patch Giveaway :-)
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > looking seeds for giant pumpkin around 1000 lbs...
> normanmeier@aol.com
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > n a message dated 11/8/2009 6:00:14 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> >> > > bhaskaran@aol.com writes:
> >> > > Howdy!
> >> > > If there are wierd characters in this text...my apologies..for some
> >> > > eason it
> >> > > hanges when I post it)
> >> > > Time again for my 10th annual free seed give away. Just a SASBE and
> >> > if I
> >> > > ave
> >> > > ny left...they are yours.
> >> > > y website for pictures: http://webpages.charter.net/dbhaskaran/
> >> > > his will get you a look at my 2009 and 2008 pumpkins..besides most
> >being
> >> > > n
> >> > > GGC.
> >> > > 355 Bhaskaran 09 - 1566 Rodonis(F) x 1689 Jutras - Medium Seed
> >> > > ount
> >> > > 293 Bhaskaran 09 - 904 Stelts(F) x 1290 Poirier - Medium Seed
> >> > > ount
> >> > > 227 Bhaskaran 09 - 1087 Bhaskaran(F) x 1290 Poirier - Medium Seed
> >> > > ount
> >> > > red/orange)
> >> > > OTE: MY 2009 1290 Poirier produced deformed fruit...so not sure what
> >the
> >> > > 293
> >> > > nd 1227 will produce. :-(
> >> > > 135 Bhaskaran 09 - 1689 Jutras(F) x 1272 Brunst (1689 x 1631) -
> >> > Low
> >> > > eed
> >> > > ount
> >> > > 94 Bhaskaran 09 - 1272 Brunst(F) x 1689 Jutras - Medium Seed Count
> >> > > 72 Bhaskaran 09 - 1161 Rodonis(F) x 985 Werner - Not sure on
> >> > > seed
> >> > > ount.
> >> > > 59 Bhaskaran 09 - 1385 Jutras(F) x 1689 Jutras - VERY LOW SEED
> >> > > OUNT..only a few people.
> >> > > still have seeds from my 1087 Bhaskaran, 940.5 Bhaskaran, 833.5
> >> > Bhaskaran
> >> > > rom 2008, if needed.
> >> > > he 833.5 Bhaskaran will produce a red/orange fruit, if looking for
> >> > > ne...as
> >> > > he 1087 Bhaskaran is also.
> >> > > y address:
> >> > > avid Bhaskaran
> >> > > 448 Highland Ridge Ln SE
> >> > > ochester, MN 55904
> >> > > Please put in this list with your SASBE and check mark what you
> would
> >> > > like
> >> > > r
> >> > > ive me a priority.
> >> > > lso if you want Red/Orange genetics..let me know that also.
> >> > > ave.
> >> > > -
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> >> > > Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 07:11:55 -0500
> >> > > From: "Steve Haberman" <shaberman@insmgt.com>
> >> > > Subject: RE: Seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > Hey Steve,
> >> > > I found Big Zack at http://www.heirloomtomatoes.com
> >> > > They are sold and delivered as plants. They are kind of pricy but
> as
> >you
> >> > > know, you only need a few Big Zack. It is OK with me to talk maters.
> >> > >
> >> > > Steve Haberman
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > - -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> >Behalf
> >> > > Of
> >> > > Stephen Jepsen
> >> > > Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:52 PM
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Subject: RE: Seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > http://www.totallytomatos.com/
> >> > >
> >> > > There is nothing like Big Zac but you can only get it from Totally
> >> > > Tomatos.
> >> > > Other breeding efforts don't work.
> >> > >
> >> > > Stephen Jepsen
> >> > > CT GS&PGA Director Emeritus
> >> > > GPC Executive Committee
> >> > > Tel (914) 260-7176
> >> > > Fax (206) 203-2397
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > - -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> >Behalf
> >> > > Of
> >> > > NormanMeier@aol.com
> >> > > Sent: Monday, February 22, 2010 6:21 PM
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Subject: Re: Seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > where can I get seeds for a giant pumpkin thanks normanmeier@aol.com
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > In a message dated 2/21/2010 7:56:43 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,
> >> > > dawson623@yahoo.com writes:
> >> > >
> >> > > Steve,
> >> > > Thanks for the info, You confirmed what I was afraid of.
> >> > > I live in Northern Utah, zone 4.
> >> > > Does anyone out there have any extra seeds or info on where I can
> get
> >> > > some?
> >> > >
> >> > > - --- On Sun, 2/21/10, Steve Minor <minok2014@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > From: Steve Minor <minok2014@yahoo.com>
> >> > > Subject: Re: Seeds
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 2:49 PM
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > Ryan, I hate to break the news to you, but the seeds you bought
> might,
> >> > > just
> >> > > might, grow a 3-4 hundred lb fruit, if you are real lucky.
> >> > >
> >> > > If you want BIG pumpkins, you need SEEDS from a BIG pumpkin.
> >> > >
> >> > > Ask here for seeds here, and you shall receive(yeah, verily) seeds
> from
> >> > a
> >> > > big
> >> > > one.
> >> > >
> >> > > I've been there, done that with the store-bought seeds.
> >> > >
> >> > > Where do you live? There are growers clubs in just about state and
> >> > > province
> >> > > that can help you.
> >> > >
> >> > > Steve.
> >> > >
> >> > > - --- On Sun, 2/21/10, Ryan Dawson <dawson623@yahoo.com> wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > > From: Ryan Dawson <dawson623@yahoo.com>
> >> > > Subject: Seeds
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Date: Sunday, February 21, 2010, 4:28 PM
> >> > >
> >> > > This year will be my first attempt at growing a giant. I've read up
> on
> >> > > the
> >> > > subject quite a bit, but I've got a question about about where to
> get
> >> > the
> >> > > best
> >> > > seeds. I've got room to grow two plants, and I'm hoping to get a
> >> > couple
> >> > > of 500 pounders. Is the packets of "Dills Atlantic Giant" seeds I
> >> > bought
> >> > > going to produce what I'm looking for? I appreciate any advice,
> Thanks,
> >> > > Ryan
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> >> > > Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:04:23 -0800 (PST)
> >> > > From: Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net>
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > I think my soil was too wet last year. I also tried the wet paper
> towel
> >> > > method. I made the mistake of trying to remove the seeds from the
> paper
> >> > > towels prior to planting in soil. This year I will use the paper
> towel
> >> > > method again and plant the paper towel in the soil rather than
> removing
> >> > > the seeds from it. I used a heating pad for the seeds, putting a
> towel
> >> > > and tray between the pad and seeds. i also used a heater in the room
> >> > set
> >> > > to 80 degrees. I think this year I may hang a florescent light
> directly
> >> > > over the seedlings once they pop out of the soil. What kind of light
> do
> >> > > you use?
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > ________________________________
> >> > > From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:31:15 PM
> >> > > Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > Debbie,
> >> > > I see you are in IL. I am in Indiana and start my seeds inside @ Mid
> >> > > April-1st of May. Try starting them in a good sized pot so you have
> one
> >> > > transplant to your outside soil. Keep your temps warm during
> >> > germination.
> >> > > I
> >> > > found an old waterbed heater. Make sure if you use one, that you
> keep
> a
> >> > > layer of water over the heater. I fill a tray to 2 in. of water that
> is
> >> > > set
> >> > > on the heater. Then put in a layer of gravel so your pumpkin pot is
> not
> >> > > submersed in water. I keep mine at 75-80. Remember that wet soil
> causes
> >> > > problems. Wet and cool soil is even worse. Hope this helps.
> >> > >
> >> > > Steve Haberman
> >> > >
> >> > > - -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> >Behalf
> >> > > Of
> >> > > Debbie Runkle
> >> > > Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:33 AM
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > That would be great. All of mine failed last year. i think the
> starter
> >> > > soil was too wet. Any suggestions would also be appreciated.
> >> > >
> >> > > Debbie Runkle
> >> > > 812 Jenny Lane
> >> > > Aurora, IL 60506
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > ________________________________
> >> > > From: Ken <wildnickels@yahoo.com>
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 10:54:09 AM
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > Hi Debbie,
> >> > >
> >> > > They were giving out seeds about two months ago. I do have extra
> that
> I
> >> > > got
> >> > > from David Bhaskaran. I have some already growing very well too so
> the
> >> > > seeds
> >> > > are excellent and they are from very large pumpkins. If you send me
> >> > > address
> >> > > i will send you some. The plants come up huge and strong.
> >> > >
> >> > > Ken Richardson
> >> > >
> >> > > - --- On Fri, 2/19/10, Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net> wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> From: Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net>
> >> > >> Subject: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >> To: "pumpkin" <pumpkins@hort.net>
> >> > >> Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 9:00 AM
> >> > >> It's that time again. I am
> >> > >> looking for anyone willing to share seeds. Please let
> >> > >> me know if anyone has any to spare.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Debbie
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
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> >> > > Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 12:31:03 -0500
> >> > > From: "Steve Haberman" <shaberman@insmgt.com>
> >> > > Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > Florescents can provide the proper spectrum if you use a grow bulb.
> >> > > However,
> >> > > they do not put off much heat. I use a 450 watt high pressure sodium
> >> > > setup.
> >> > > It may be overkill but I also start most of my other garden seeds
> >> > indoors.
> >> > > Try lightly sanding the edges of your seeds with a nail file or some
> >fine
> >> > > grit sandpaper. This may help you with germination. Cucurbit seeds
> are
> >> > > usually fairly easy to germinate. Concentrate on your soil temp.
> >> > >
> >> > > Steve Haberman
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > - -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> >Behalf
> >> > > Of
> >> > > Debbie Runkle
> >> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:04 PM
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > I think my soil was too wet last year. I also tried the wet paper
> towel
> >> > > method. I made the mistake of trying to remove the seeds from the
> paper
> >> > > towels prior to planting in soil. This year I will use the paper
> towel
> >> > > method again and plant the paper towel in the soil rather than
> removing
> >> > > the
> >> > > seeds from it. I used a heating pad for the seeds, putting a towel
> and
> >> > > tray
> >> > > between the pad and seeds. i also used a heater in the room set to
> 80
> >> > > degrees. I think this year I may hang a florescent light directly
> over
> >> > > the
> >> > > seedlings once they pop out of the soil. What kind of light do you
> use?
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > ________________________________
> >> > > From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:31:15 PM
> >> > > Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > Debbie,
> >> > > I see you are in IL. I am in Indiana and start my seeds inside @ Mid
> >> > > April-1st of May. Try starting them in a good sized pot so you have
> one
> >> > > transplant to your outside soil. Keep your temps warm during
> >> > germination.
> >> > > I
> >> > > found an old waterbed heater. Make sure if you use one, that you
> keep
> a
> >> > > layer of water over the heater. I fill a tray to 2 in. of water that
> is
> >> > > set
> >> > > on the heater. Then put in a layer of gravel so your pumpkin pot is
> not
> >> > > submersed in water. I keep mine at 75-80. Remember that wet soil
> causes
> >> > > problems. Wet and cool soil is even worse. Hope this helps.
> >> > >
> >> > > Steve Haberman
> >> > >
> >> > > - -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> >Behalf
> >> > > Of
> >> > > Debbie Runkle
> >> > > Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:33 AM
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > That would be great. All of mine failed last year. i think the
> starter
> >> > > soil was too wet. Any suggestions would also be appreciated.
> >> > >
> >> > > Debbie Runkle
> >> > > 812 Jenny Lane
> >> > > Aurora, IL 60506
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > ________________________________
> >> > > From: Ken <wildnickels@yahoo.com>
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 10:54:09 AM
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > Hi Debbie,
> >> > >
> >> > > They were giving out seeds about two months ago. I do have extra
> that
> I
> >> > > got
> >> > > from David Bhaskaran. I have some already growing very well too so
> the
> >> > > seeds
> >> > > are excellent and they are from very large pumpkins. If you send me
> >> > > address
> >> > > i will send you some. The plants come up huge and strong.
> >> > >
> >> > > Ken Richardson
> >> > >
> >> > > - --- On Fri, 2/19/10, Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net> wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> From: Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net>
> >> > >> Subject: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >> To: "pumpkin" <pumpkins@hort.net>
> >> > >> Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 9:00 AM
> >> > >> It's that time again. I am
> >> > >> looking for anyone willing to share seeds. Please let
> >> > >> me know if anyone has any to spare.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Debbie
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
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> >> > > Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 09:59:52 -0800 (PST)
> >> > > From: Ken <wildnickels@yahoo.com>
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > I just used sunlight due to i am in Arizona and the plants did well
> and
> >> > > over a foot long now with big leaves. I have a Arizona room with
> glass
> >> > > around it that lets sun in. The door is always open outside because
> the
> >> > > dog hasnt learned yet to open it :) so the temp was same as
> outdoors.
> >> > >
> >> > > - --- On Tue, 2/23/10, Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net> wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> From: Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net>
> >> > >> Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > >> Date: Tuesday, February 23, 2010, 10:04 AM
> >> > >> I think my soil was too wet last
> >> > >> year. I also tried the wet paper towel method. I
> >> > >> made the mistake of trying to remove the seeds from the
> >> > >> paper towels prior to planting in soil. This year I
> >> > >> will use the paper towel method again and plant the paper
> >> > >> towel in the soil rather than removing the seeds from
> >> > >> it. I used a heating pad for the seeds, putting a
> >> > >> towel and tray between the pad and seeds. i also used
> >> > >> a heater in the room set to 80 degrees. I think this
> >> > >> year I may hang a florescent light directly over the
> >> > >> seedlings once they pop out of the soil. What kind of
> >> > >> light do you use?
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >> ________________________________
> >> > >> From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
> >> > >> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > >> Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:31:15 PM
> >> > >> Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Debbie,
> >> > >> I see you are in IL. I am in Indiana and start my seeds
> >> > >> inside @ Mid
> >> > >> April-1st of May. Try starting them in a good sized pot so
> >> > >> you have one
> >> > >> transplant to your outside soil. Keep your temps warm
> >> > >> during germination. I
> >> > >> found an old waterbed heater. Make sure if you use one,
> >> > >> that you keep a
> >> > >> layer of water over the heater. I fill a tray to 2 in. of
> >> > >> water that is set
> >> > >> on the heater. Then put in a layer of gravel so your
> >> > >> pumpkin pot is not
> >> > >> submersed in water. I keep mine at 75-80. Remember that wet
> >> > >> soil causes
> >> > >> problems. Wet and cool soil is even worse. Hope this
> >> > >> helps.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Steve Haberman
> >> > >>
> >> > >> -----Original Message-----
> >> > >> From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > >> [o*@hort.net]
> >> > >> On Behalf Of
> >> > >> Debbie Runkle
> >> > >> Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:33 AM
> >> > >> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > >> Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >>
> >> > >> That would be great. All of mine failed last
> >> > >> year. i think the starter
> >> > >> soil was too wet. Any suggestions would also be
> >> > >> appreciated.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Debbie Runkle
> >> > >> 812 Jenny Lane
> >> > >> Aurora, IL 60506
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
> >> > >> ________________________________
> >> > >> From: Ken <wildnickels@yahoo.com>
> >> > >> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > >> Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 10:54:09 AM
> >> > >> Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Hi Debbie,
> >> > >>
> >> > >> They were giving out seeds about two months ago. I do have
> >> > >> extra that I got
> >> > >> from David Bhaskaran. I have some already growing very well
> >> > >> too so the seeds
> >> > >> are excellent and they are from very large pumpkins. If you
> >> > >> send me address
> >> > >> i will send you some. The plants come up huge and strong.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Ken Richardson
> >> > >>
> >> > >> --- On Fri, 2/19/10, Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net>
> >> > >> wrote:
> >> > >>
> >> > >> > From: Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net>
> >> > >> > Subject: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >> > To: "pumpkin" <pumpkins@hort.net>
> >> > >> > Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 9:00 AM
> >> > >> > It's that time again. I am
> >> > >> > looking for anyone willing to share seeds.
> >> > >> Please let
> >> > >> > me know if anyone has any to spare.
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> > Debbie
> >> > >> >
> >> > >> >
> >> > >>
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> >> > > Date: Tue, 23 Feb 2010 13:10:50 -0500
> >> > > From: "Peters, Glenn - 1170 - MITLL" <gpeters@ll.mit.edu>
> >> > > Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > I gave up on the paper towel and baggie method years ago, File seeds
> do
> >> > > not
> >> > > file tip, soak a good 2 hours,( I also add a few drops of H2O2 to
> cup
> >of
> >> > > water) place seed in pot with sterile potting soil, cover pot with
> >> > > plastic
> >> > > cover, I use cake pan top put pot on germ-pad my pad has a rack that
> >> > keeps
> >> > > pots directly off pad. The cover helps hold in heat and humidity.
> >> > > The seed will take in enough water in the two hours to germ, be
> >watchful
> >> > > that the soil does not dry out but no need to soak it.
> >> > > Works for me.
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > - -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> >Behalf
> >> > > Of
> >> > > Debbie Runkle
> >> > > Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2010 12:04 PM
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > I think my soil was too wet last year. I also tried the wet paper
> towel
> >> > > method. I made the mistake of trying to remove the seeds from the
> paper
> >> > > towels prior to planting in soil. This year I will use the paper
> towel
> >> > > method again and plant the paper towel in the soil rather than
> removing
> >> > > the
> >> > > seeds from it. I used a heating pad for the seeds, putting a towel
> and
> >> > > tray
> >> > > between the pad and seeds. i also used a heater in the room set to
> 80
> >> > > degrees. I think this year I may hang a florescent light directly
> over
> >> > > the
> >> > > seedlings once they pop out of the soil. What kind of light do you
> use?
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > ________________________________
> >> > > From: Steve Haberman <shaberman@insmgt.com>
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Sent: Sun, February 21, 2010 1:31:15 PM
> >> > > Subject: RE: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > Debbie,
> >> > > I see you are in IL. I am in Indiana and start my seeds inside @ Mid
> >> > > April-1st of May. Try starting them in a good sized pot so you have
> one
> >> > > transplant to your outside soil. Keep your temps warm during
> >> > germination.
> >> > > I
> >> > > found an old waterbed heater. Make sure if you use one, that you
> keep
> a
> >> > > layer of water over the heater. I fill a tray to 2 in. of water that
> is
> >> > > set
> >> > > on the heater. Then put in a layer of gravel so your pumpkin pot is
> not
> >> > > submersed in water. I keep mine at 75-80. Remember that wet soil
> causes
> >> > > problems. Wet and cool soil is even worse. Hope this helps.
> >> > >
> >> > > Steve Haberman
> >> > >
> >> > > - -----Original Message-----
> >> > > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
> >Behalf
> >> > > Of
> >> > > Debbie Runkle
> >> > > Sent: Sunday, February 21, 2010 9:33 AM
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > That would be great. All of mine failed last year. i think the
> starter
> >> > > soil was too wet. Any suggestions would also be appreciated.
> >> > >
> >> > > Debbie Runkle
> >> > > 812 Jenny Lane
> >> > > Aurora, IL 60506
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > >
> >> > > ________________________________
> >> > > From: Ken <wildnickels@yahoo.com>
> >> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> >> > > Sent: Fri, February 19, 2010 10:54:09 AM
> >> > > Subject: Re: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >
> >> > > Hi Debbie,
> >> > >
> >> > > They were giving out seeds about two months ago. I do have extra
> that
> I
> >> > > got
> >> > > from David Bhaskaran. I have some already growing very well too so
> the
> >> > > seeds
> >> > > are excellent and they are from very large pumpkins. If you send me
> >> > > address
> >> > > i will send you some. The plants come up huge and strong.
> >> > >
> >> > > Ken Richardson
> >> > >
> >> > > - --- On Fri, 2/19/10, Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net> wrote:
> >> > >
> >> > >> From: Debbie Runkle <yorunk13@att.net>
> >> > >> Subject: pumpkin seeds
> >> > >> To: "pumpkin" <pumpkins@hort.net>
> >> > >> Date: Friday, February 19, 2010, 9:00 AM
> >> > >> It's that time again. I am
> >> > >> looking for anyone willing to share seeds. Please let
> >> > >> me know if anyone has any to spare.
> >> > >>
> >> > >> Debbie
> >> > >>
> >> > >>
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