RE: Andersen 977

One of the seeds I'm growing is an Anderson 977.  Started it after sanding 
the edges, soaking 12 hours in water in my "cooler hot box" and then 
wrapped it in a moist paper towel placed in a baggy inside my "cooler hot 
box".  I had roots showing after 30 hours.  I'm using a 15 watt light bulb 
as the heat source.  I had to prop the lid open to maintain the proper 
temperature.

Gary
St. Clair, MO

-----Original Message-----
From:	bev and mark--the asst bear [SMTP:vycital@dnet.net]
Sent:	Wednesday, May 20, 1998 12:47 PM
To:	pumpkins@mallorn.com
Subject:	Re: Andersen 977

Hi,

I'm growing an Anderson 977 - started it inside in a peat pot. It's doing
terrific! It took about a week to germinate. I tried the peat pots this 
year
because everyone says thats what they use - but I don't like them. I really 
had
to work to get the seeds to germinate. I covered them with plastic wrap & 
used a
heating pad.  I found that with peat pots - there's more problems with 
mold,
drying out,  smell, etc.  I much prefer plastic starting pots. No mold, the
moisture is easier to control, better germination & they all germinate 
around
the same time.

BEv from N.C.

Mike Stephenson wrote:

> >I am growing four AGPs:  Anderson 977
>
> Denise,
>
> Has your Andersen 977 germinated yet?
>
> I started mine on 5-10 and no "ignition" yet. I think I am getting the 
sense
> from the list that this seed either pops quickly or not at all.
>
> If yours has germinated, what starting technique did you use?
>
> Mike in Beaverton
>
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