Re: Seed maturity question
Kathy, this can be two things not complete pollination?.....and not enough
time to fill out the seed..........dry them then squeeze them between two
fingers.......if they feel hallow they are ...and are no good but if they
feel plump and hard....they are probably good.....brock
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Kathryn A. Roeder wrote:
> We just cut open the 360# my husband grew this year, and about 2/3 of the
> seeds were immature. This P didnt set until the 3rd week in August, and
> grew right up to picking day October 16th. Could it be that this P had a
> lot more growing to do yet, and thats why the seeds are immature, or what
> could have caused this?
>
> We had another one, 258#, with a much thicker rhind, that had mostly mature
> seed in it, and it set after the biggest P, but stopped growing around the
> first of October. It never developed ribs or anything, and we didnt do
> anything special to it, unlike the 360# which we babied.
>
> Just looking for an opinion.
>
> Also, do you think the seeds that looked mature will grow? What is your
> experience with this, anyone?
>
> Thanks !
>
> Kathy
>
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