RE: need seeds
- Subject: RE: need seeds
- From: t* c* <t*@msn.com>
- Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 20:19:20 -0700
Tank you for the info, I will follow up on this address.
tlchap
> From: NormanMeier@aol.com
> Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 19:24:59 -0400
> Subject: Re: need seeds
> To: pumpkins@hort.net
>
> if you need giant seeds send to seed outlet, 23 Claire Place Trumbull,
> CT 06611
>
>
> In a message dated 10/29/2008 4:56:12 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> tlchap@msn.com writes:
>
> Thank you for all the great info...I just cubed a very small one and
cooked
> it with butter and brown sugar and it was delicious ! Donating to the
animal
> parks is also a great idea. Should I keep these seeds and try and replant
> them? Thanks again.
> tlchap
>
> > From: carrolls@sonet.net
> > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> > Subject: RE: need seeds
> > Date: Wed, 29 Oct 2008 10:46:43 -0500
> >
> > Well, it's easy to get hooked. ;-)
> >
> > What we do:
> > Pumpkin pies, bread, muffins, cakes, puddings, stew, and they are good
> > cooked cubed baked with butter and brown sugar. Yummy.
> > Also we don't let anything go to waste. The guts...minus the seeds we
> keep,
> > either to be grown next year or ate now, we feed the guts to the
chickens
> > that are in heaven they love them.
> > The horses, mules and donkey's all but one love to eat the rind or extra
> > pumpkins we have. They make great treats.
> >
> > The zoo, call ahead, may welcome them for their animals. Bears love to
> play
> > with them in the water also. Fun to watch also.
> >
> > We have donated some pumpkins to local shelters and church's.
> > We haven't yet sold any. We just pass them along.......
> > But take pictures to remember them by.
> >
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf
Of
> > timothy chapman
> > Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 12:26 AM
> > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> > Subject: RE: need seeds
> >
> > Hello, I am a brand new member. I just grew my first pumpkin from home
> > depot
> > seeds, weighing in at 73 lbs. I was so proud I entered it in the county
> > fair
> > and they gave me a first prize, I guess our fair doesn't have very high
> > expectations. I am hooked on growing a bigger one now and I would like
to
> > buy
> > seeds to grow one of those really big ones. May I have the info. Also
what
> > do
> > you all do with the pumpkins after you grow them. Everyone is asking
me
> > what
> > I am going to do with it, and I said...pumpkin pies maybe?
> > tlchap@msn.com
> >
> > > From: NormanMeier@aol.com
> > > Date: Mon, 27 Oct 2008 19:12:56 -0400
> > > Subject: Re: need seeds
> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> > >
> > > looking seeds from a giant pumpkins normanmeier@aol.com
> > >
> > >
> > > In a message dated 10/21/2008 12:38:31 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time,
> > > manke@in-form.com writes:
> > >
> > > Be careful with your expectations of grand growth with the HomeDepot
> > > Dill Ags. Last year I planted the same seed and produced medium
sized
> > > fruit. This year I tried the Dill Ags from my local garden/seed
store
> > > and it produced only a 115 pounder. Meanwhile, for only the price of
> > > postage, I received seed from Bill Foss (www.billsbigpumpkins.com)
and
> > > grew a 436 pound beauty with little effort.
> > >
> > > Seeds seem to be good for a few years if stored properly (cool &
dark)
> > > so give it a shot with the ones you have.
> > >
> > > If any one is interested in seeds from my 436, send me an email at
> > > thatsrhomer@yahoo.com and I can reply with an address for you to send
a
> > > SASBE.
> > >
> > > BTW, I am also on the prowl for seeds from growers for next years
> > > harvest. I have room for about 10 giant plants this season, so I am
> > > looking for variety!
> > >
> > > Good luck Typhoid & Jim
> > >
> > > Scott
> > >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On
Behalf
> > > Of James Ward
> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 11:19 AM
> > > To: pumpkins@hort.net
> > > Subject: Re: need seeds
> > >
> > > Hey Typhoid Mary...
> > >
> > > Atleast you have tried! I have thought about it for 2 years now and
> > > have yet to actually start a seed! I bought the Dill Atlantic Giant
> > > seeds at Home Depot 2 times now and have yet to actually try... I get
> > > nervous about failure.
> > >
> > > I have decided, however, that 2009 is going to be my year to bite the
> > > bullet and take a chance. So, I am also on the look out for some
good
> > > seeds...
> > > dunno if my ones from the past would still be good. I have a
greenhouse
> > > (6x8 hobby) that I can use to start seeds in... have plenty of
pots...
> > > plenty of water... plenty of organic fertilizers... access to plenty
of
> > > good, aged manure (sheep)... plenty of compost... plenty of pots
(some
> > > very large)... and finally... plenty of courage!!!
> > >
> > > I wish you luck for 2009... Grow a big one... a gigantic one!!!
> > >
> > > Peace,
> > > Jim
> > >
> > > ----- Original Message -----
> > > From: "Carol" <caclear@efn.org>
> > > To: <owner-pumpkins@hort.net>
> > > Sent: Tuesday, October 21, 2008 12:17
> > > Subject: need seeds
> > >
> > >
> > > > After 4 years of failing to produce a giant pumpkin I am sending out
a
> > >
> > > > plea for some good seeds. I have a good place to grow, plenty of
> > > water,
> > > > all the rotted manure I want, a green house to start seeds, and a
> > > great
> > > > desire to raise a large (alright I admit it, an enormous giant)
> > > pumpkin.
> > > > Lately it seems I am the Typhoid Mary of growers, one year it was
the
> > > > deer, then a flock of wild turkeys, mice, bug infestation, frosts,
> > > too
> > > > hot, you name it and it seems like it has happened to me . At
some
> > > point
> > > > my bad luck has to run out, and I am thinking about next year
already.
> > >
> > > > Anyone willing to risk their seeds to Old Typhoid Mary?
> > > > Thanks,
> > > > Carol
> > > >
> > > >
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