Re: seeds from fruit with mosaic virus

Steve:

You are in denial about mosaic. Mosaic viruses can be soil borne, can 
perpetuate in seeds from infected fruits and they are easily spread by 
vectors, such as insects, etc. To cultivate plants with viruses as early as 
yours were infected is nothing short of selfish. If you want pumpkins that 
badly, buy some this year and try again next season. 

There are no sprays on the market that control, prevent, lessen impact or 
eliminate mosaic. To think otherwise is foolish. 

I have done much research from college text on mosaic viruses, which are 
prevalent in the south. One of my closest colleagues is a plant pathologist 
from U of FL who has his doctorate. He keeps me appraised on developments in 
that respect. Whether or not you choose to believe me is entirely up to you, 
but there is certainly no glory in cultivating plants with mosaic and 
offering seeds to others. Besides, why would you want your name associated 
with unhealthy growing practices?

Barb

I have done much research on mosaic viruses and 

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