RE: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #517

Jason,

Thanks for all the info.  I am in Bakersfield so you got it right when you
mentioned temperatures over 90 degrees.

I was just hoping for a 100lb-er "giant"...I did reach 73 lbs 2 years ago,
last year only 55 lbs.  Maybe the extra inches of rain ( total 5.62 this
year), will help our dry ground.

Good Luck to you too,

Tim



> Date: Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:43:33 -0800
> Subject: Re: pumpkins DIGEST V1 #517
> From: j.endlesstrail@gmail.com
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
>
> 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
> > > >> > >
> > > >> > >
> > > -
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> > > >> > >
> > > >> > > 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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