Re: Mini pumpkins
john j vico wrote:
>
> At 11:53 AM 11/3/97 -0700, Janis Schole wrote:
> >Hi,
> >
> >Does anyone grow or know anything about those cute miniature pumpkins that
> >you sometimes see in store displays. The ones I've seen are only about three
> >or four inches across and have nice shape and orange color. They also have
> >fairly pronounced ribbing.
> >
> >I would like to know what this variety is called so I can buy some seed (or
> >if someone has spare seed, I would be happy to send some postage money in
> >order to get a few).
> Janis,
>
> I grew these from a regular seed catalog, Harris out of Rochester NY. They
> are called Munchkins in their catalog. Quite easy to grow and a nice top
> off to my totem pole of pumpkins beginning with a dill 320lber.
>
> I never thought anyone would be interested in the seed but I probably have
> enough left to send you some. Just give me a mailing address.
>
> Ciao, John
A similar variety is Jack-be-Quick available from Rupp Seed Co. These
are also small, but supposed to be a little taller -- they were NOT much
taller for me, but they were cute, prolific and easily grown.
Regards,
Chris Wilbers
Sioux Falls, SD
