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Amherst, WI

I was reading the post about favorite orange seeds on this board and saw a seed mentioned on there called the 839 Ceja (869 x 670). Anyone know about this one? Sounds like it may a nice one to try for orange color.

2/25/2006 9:45:58 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

The pumpkin went right to the charts for weight (.74% heavy) It was medium orange color and shaped somewhat like a very round pear. That's pretty much all there is to know since it's an 05. I think (peace wayne) is doing the reverse cross this year, 670 x 869
-Jim

2/27/2006 12:34:58 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Randoo & Oneck, I am going to do it both ways this year. So far, after asking numerous times I have not found out anything about any 670 x 869 cross have ever being done. Hope it works and eats my house. Peace, Wayne

2/27/2006 9:38:25 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

yeah, I never found it done that way. Good luck!

2/28/2006 9:13:36 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

I also did a 869.5 Calai X 670 Daigle cross last year. However, the fruit split after we got lots of rain in a short period of time.
I don't think the split was caused by a genetic defect but of course this is only speculation.
I saved some seeds that seem to be mature. If someone should be interested I could still include them in the bubble packs I am filling at the moment.

See here:
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/displayphoto.asp?pid=3798&gid=-25075

2/28/2006 1:58:47 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Martin, if you've still got my bubble, hook a brotha up! I assume this pollinator was the female that grew the 1233?
Jim Gerhardt

3/1/2006 10:31:22 AM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

You're right, Jim. However, your BP is already filled and sealed - should I rip it open again and reseal it? you decide...

3/1/2006 11:12:07 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Only if it's no trouble. You've got a lot on your hands I bet. Whatever's in there already is more than enough! Thanks.

3/1/2006 1:12:53 PM