RE: need seeds
- Subject: RE: need seeds
- From: &* O* <u*@charter.net>
- Date: Thu, 30 Oct 2008 21:18:54 -0400
I had my first 500 pounder this year. I also entered into our local ag
fair. Second place was 28 lbs. It was still fun but also a little
embarrassing. It did generate a lot of interest though, so hopefully next
year there will be a few AG's in the running.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-pumpkins@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On Behalf Of
timothy chapman
Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2008 1:26 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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