Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #517

Tim,

I think I can answer this by saying 'no'. I wish there was one. There was
some discussion last year on the bigpumpkins.com forums of having a 'hot
weather' growing club but it never got anywhere. The growers in Southern
California have some things in common with the Southeast USA and Southern
Midwest (Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas) and Arizona, New Mexico with the hot
days not being optimal for pumpkin growing. And I think the demands of
growing in those climates are a little different than what the rest of the
country experiences. Misting and shading I think can be tricky but are
probably essential for growing anything of decent size when temperatures are
consistently above 90. If you are looking for resources I would suggest
looking for information from the pumpkin festival in Elk Grove, California
which is near Sacramento. Two growers in the Elk Grove area have had results
near 900-1000 pounds I think. From what I have heard a lot of California
growers do well with seeds that are from the grower named Urena out of the
Napa region. There is a grower named Brodie Gouselin (I think I have
spelling wrong here) in Louisiana that is doing very well (breaking records)
growing earlier in the year to beat the high heat.There is also a grower
that goes by the name of Autumn Leaf I think in the Monrovia, California
area that has had some large results. There is a married couple that grows
big pumpkins in the Southeast (Georgia?) too. Good luck.

-j-

Jason Thomas
Fresno,CA

On Thu, Mar 11, 2010 at 11:22 AM, tlchap chapman <tlchap@msn.com> wrote:

> 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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> > >> > > essage text UNSUBSCRIBE PUMPKINS
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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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