Re: Top Proven Seeds - Updated Listing

Vince,
You are a prince! Thank you very much,
Kathie
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>From: vince <anaid_tecuod@yahoo.com>
>To: pumpkins@hort.net
>Subject: Top Proven Seeds - Updated Listing
>Date: Sun, Nov 27, 2005, 10:50 AM
>

> I've just posted my annual listing of Top Proven Seeds for
> heavy offspring at the following link:
>
> http://home.pacbell.net/diana_do/topseeds.htm
>
> This table shows all seeds that have produced at least one
> pumpkin over 1,200 lbs.  It also shows the total number of
> 1,000+ pumpkins each seed has produced.  This year 16 new seeds
> were added to this honor roll and the list has expanded to 43
> seeds.  These seeds I consider the top PROVEN seeds for heavy
> offspring. Many other seeds out there including a number from
> this year are loaded with potential.
>
> A few observations from the list:
>
> 1. The 723 Bobier remains as the top producing seed of all
> time.
> 2. The 842 Eaton has moved up to second place.
> 3. The 1068 Wallace and the 1370 Rose, both 845 Bobier crosses
> have moved into the top 10.
> 4. Virtually every seed that has produced a pumpkin over 1,200
> pounds has the 723 Bobier, 846 Calai, 845 Bobier or the 898
> Knauss in it's genetic background. Many are direct crosses
> between these four.  When looking for good unproven crosses to
> plant, keep this in mind.....
>
> This list was compiled primarily from the AGGC database.  Many
> thanks to Mike Nepereny for this fabulous resource.
>
> vince
>
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