RE: what's the difference?

Glen,

The store bought seeds are most likely commercially raised.  The seeds we
discuss on this list are the genetically tracked and crossed seeds that are
consistently producing larger and larger fruit.  You need to get seeds from
the growers on the list to get the better genetics and break the 200 lb.
barrier.  

All I can offer is some of my open pollinated seeds (poor by this list
standards as it provides no consistency and a lack of paternal lineage), but
you are welcome to them.  Let me know if you are interested and I can send
you some.  Many other growers are also willing to share even better seed.
Most seeds are free if you send the grower a self addressed, stamped bubble
pack.  It is (marginally) not too late now to get one of these seeds in the
ground.  If you let us know where you are located, there may be a grower
nearby who has seeds they can get you immediately, or even an extra plant
already started.

-Gus Smithhisler
4281 Cleveland Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43224

 -----Original Message-----
From: 	G. Ogilvie [l*@prcn.org] 
Sent:	Thursday, May 08, 2003 11:59 AM
To:	pumpkins@hort.net
Subject:	what's the difference?

I'm new to this list and I have some questions.

You all talk about different seeds, but all I've been able to find are
Atlantic Giant pumpkin seeds in a garden shop. I've been buying these for
about 7 years and have had one pumpkin at 186 pounds while all others were
in the 135 pounds size. I have always used composted sheep and chicken
bedding and lots of water. My question... What is the difference between
the seeds I am using and all the other varieties you all are using? And
where do I look for different varities?


Glen
e-mail: lowend@prcn.org

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