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California

i dont know about you guys. but im pretty sure the 998 is the next great seed.... from what ive seen and heard there are some tremendous fruit growing frrom it. anyone else agree?

9/26/2007 5:48:09 PM

ordinary,VA

lol--yes sir i agree.

9/26/2007 6:19:52 PM

Minnesota

Yes, me to, feel free to send me one and make more of a believer out of me.

9/26/2007 6:44:53 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

I think that before it's run is over, the 998 Pukos could challenge the 1068 Wallace for the top seed of all time. I wonder if the 998 had a good seed count?

9/26/2007 7:58:32 PM

Leicester, NY

The 998.6 only had about 220 seeds. I sent out 172 the first year and 41 last year. It has not been throwing many fruit over the charts, but it has produced some nice sized pumpkins with some decent color. Most of the ones I've seen have not had many flaws. Here's hoping some of the 998 x 1068 & 1068 x 998 crosses that are out there right now can take us up to the next level of weights. It's exciting thinking about a thick walled orange fruit with no flaws becoming a reality and that scenario could very well be in some of this fall's seeds..Joe P.

9/26/2007 8:41:31 PM

Colo.Spgs.CO. Pikes Peak Chapter @ spacemaster400@earthlink.net

998 Pukos for me threw a nice polished orange color fruit, but crossed it with an ugly white one of Joe's fine seed stock. We will see what happens at scale time, Thanks Joe for the seeds, and best wishes and luck at the weighing time. JK

9/27/2007 2:31:40 AM

ordinary,VA

Joe if you think the 998 is flawed ill be happy to grow the last 7 or so seeds for you!!lol

havent seen to many Pukos seeds that i wouldnt grow.
so far i have grown the 805,1231,1225 and have enjoyed them all.

the 1225 this year loved the heat and was one heck of a tough plant.light in color- cream to peach.

hey Joe you taking bubbles agin this year ole buddy ole pal?????

best of luck to all growers may all your pumpkins go heavy!

9/27/2007 10:34:36 PM

Essex England

joe youve go to love it now!
your the daddy, lol

9/29/2007 7:48:11 PM