RE: SEEDS
- Subject: RE: SEEDS
- From: S* J* <c*@optonline.net>
- Date: Wed, 11 Nov 2009 13:09:58 -0500
The GPC & our member clubs (where applicable) are currently solidifying our
seed auctions. Seed auctions are usually a grower's top priority since those
sales often finance the weighoff prizes packages. Our clubs weighoff is 100%
financed by seed sales. We prefer to not permit a commercial "sponsor" to
have a say in how we run our weighoff.
The GPC auction finances the educational program of the Niagara Falls
conference.
These will all be public info once seeds are dry & packaged. So some
growers and clubs will start sending seeds out in the next couple weeks.
Many of us prefer to get the holidays out of the way first though.
Some growers will jump ahead of auctions if that is their preference.
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
don
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 12:08 PM
To: pumpkins@hort.net
Subject: Re: SEEDS
speaking of seeds is there anyone selling or sharing seeds for next year
yet?
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Stephen Jepsen" <ctpumpkin@optonline.net>
To: <pumpkins@hort.net>
Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 10:12 AM
Subject: RE: SEEDS
> There are many ways to recover/store seeds but here's how we do it.
>
> Aggressively agitate in a 5% bleach/water solution removing all pulp.
> Leave
> the "skins".
> Spread seeds so they aren't touching each other.
> Cookie sheets, window screens, wax or news papers are all adequate.
> Let sit away from mice, squirrels, or other hungry/curious critters.
> A fan or dehumidifier will speed drying. Two - three weeks should suffice.
> The "skins" will loosen up when the seeds are finished drying.
> Some folks prefer to use food dehydrating devices.
> Avoid using heated devices to hasten drying.
> Place dried seeds into properly labeled coin envelopes for distribution.
> Store bulk quantities in mason jars in a freezer for maximum longevity.
>
>
> Stephen Jepsen
> CT GS&PGA Director Emeritus
> GPC Executive Committee
> Tel (914) 260-7176
> www.ctpumpkin.com
> www.greatpumpkincommonwealth.com
>
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
> Of
> david asman
> Sent: Wednesday, November 11, 2009 6:41 AM
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
> Subject: SEEDS
>
> HI folks,
>
> Would someone please let me have details of the method used to process the
> seeds after removal from the Pumpkin.
>
> Thanks
>
> David
>
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