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Re: breeding

Brian Cook of Etobicoke/Port Perry Ontario Canada asked:

>it was showing good potential but due to it's late start, had insufficient
time to reach
> it's full size (only arount 100+ lbs) before frost set in.
> 
> Would the seeds from this pumpkin not still have the genetic info needed
> to produce a biggun? Remember time here was the limiting factor and that
> the plant was grown from a seed from a parent around 800 lbs.

Brian:
	It is my guess that if the pumpkin had enough time to produce mature seeds
capable of germinating, these seeds would reflect the size of the pumpkin
they came from - a 100 pounder  - instead of an 800 pounder.
	Of course all Atlantic Giants have the potential to grow huge fruits,
however, if you wish to maximize your efforts next year I'd suggest
obtaining new seed from the biggest pumpkin you can find.
 
Michael in Akron
mcohill@neo.lrun.com
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