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Massillon, Ohio

I'm thinking of replacing the Howden with another variety. The Howden seems to have wild vines and be a powdery mildew magnet. P&P Seeds offers from Harris seed collection one called Super Herc that sounds interesting. Has anyone tried it? What are it's characteristics? How about yield? Do you have another suggestion for medium sized, pretty orange, good yield, and PM resistant? Sounds like a pretty tall order! Many thanks, Glenna

9/6/2006 9:56:54 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

We grow GoldRush by Rupp, and Charisma my Johnny's Select seeds...Both have the qualities you are looking for.

9/6/2006 10:50:18 AM

Ray, North Dakota

Johnny's has lots of neat pumpkin varieties to choose from. I grew Racer and Rockstar this year, as they are very early and I am in a shorter growing season. Both produced very nice medium pumpkin with shapes similar to your Howden.

I lost track of them during our wheat harvest up here, and PM took them down in a few days. If I had been on top of it, the plants would still be alive. Right now I have 60 orange jack o lanterns sitting in my house, waiting for Halloween.

I am planning on trying Charisma like Linus said, they are resistent to some strains of PM. Check out Howard Dills site too, he carries lots of different regular pumpkin seeds.

9/7/2006 8:23:54 PM

Massillon, Ohio

Thanks guys - I've checked out these companies websites, and intend to try some of what you've suggested. Goodbye Howden! Glenna

9/9/2006 2:21:13 PM

So. Maine

Glenna , check twilleyseeds.com they are geared more towards the commercial grower but anyone can order. Give them a call and have them mail ya a catalogue.They have lots to pick from . One of the pumpkins that I grow every year is the Autumn Gold , puts out lots and lots of soccor ball size bright orange pumpkins...... Al

9/9/2006 10:03:52 PM

Massillon, Ohio

Thanks Al - I ordered a catalog today. For anyone else interested, no "s" after seed: www.twilleyseed.com. I'm looking forward to growing some interesting pumpkins next year.....Glenna

9/12/2006 7:07:27 PM