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Rhode Island

lots of posts this time of year regarding what seeds to plant?, planting your own?, what crosses to make?,whats the hot seeds ?, etc. for what its worth here is my opinion on the subjects.
before you can develop a good seed stock you need to start by crossing seeds that have proven to grow big offspring. preferably over the chart as well.
once you have accomplished this? you need to get others interested in planting your 3eed. if its big,chart heavy? they most likely will---orange is a bonus when growing for weight.
my bottom line is this. i will always plant some of our own select seed crosses but will always bring in outside genetics from big pumpkins that we feel could increase the offsprings chances for a world record.
when you plant or pollinmate with proven seeds your not guessing as much as you are experimenting.......thanks pap

11/26/2009 9:46:26 AM

great info Pap. Thanks for sharing! Next year I am going to cross your and Ron's 1288 08 DMG with a 1161 Rodonis.

Martin

11/26/2009 10:07:23 AM

Dover, DE

thanks pap ,, im a new grower and thats good advice

happy thanksgiving

john

11/26/2009 10:33:52 AM

Rhode Island

1288 x 1161 and 1161 x 1288 great cross. time will tell but it sure looks good on paper. i would cross them both ways if your growing out both plants.
pap

11/27/2009 7:03:39 AM

Yes I was going to cross them both ways if it all works out as planed.

Martin

11/28/2009 2:27:47 PM

Las Cruces NM

Pap, from what I gathered from other posts, that seems to be the prevailing thought! Your comments just drive that point home, at least for me! Thanks!

11/28/2009 3:01:05 PM