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Cheshire,Ma

Who's growing it and what are you crossing with it? What do you think about sibbing it???

4/27/2011 6:16:33 PM

Coventry R.I.

I.m growing it,, My other 2 seed,s are 1046 Stevens and the 1090 Northrup. 1090 = (904 Stelts x 1432 Northrup)
1046 = (772 poirier x Selfed)
I like either one to cross,,,

4/27/2011 7:01:48 PM

Frankfort Ohio

im pollinating the 1059 with the 1610

4/27/2011 7:14:48 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Im growing the 1610 I may cross it with the 1596 Wallace or the 991 Urena. Tough choice.

4/27/2011 8:26:08 PM

Rhode Island

i would not advise sibbing back to back. but then again ya never know now do ya?

4/27/2011 9:50:27 PM

Cheshire,Ma

I have a 1421 Stelts or 1332.8 Wolf that I can cross with it, plus another local grower is also growing a 1610

4/27/2011 9:56:40 PM

Portsmouth, RI

I'm growing the 1610 and crossing it with 1385 Jutras both ways.

4/27/2011 11:35:36 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

I got one up and lookin nice, the other one up & lookin good is 1131 Gansert, so guess I gotta go w/ those!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...1210 VanHook is a possible, to add to the mix!!! LOL

4/28/2011 2:17:44 AM

Rhode Island

dan a sib 1610 might be better. especially if one or both 1610 offspring goes big.

4/28/2011 8:30:49 AM

Cheshire,Ma

Pap, that's the big gamble. If both 1610 go big it will be sweet!! Do you know if the 1610 went heavy?

4/28/2011 8:56:56 AM

Putnam Ct.

Now that I know my 1610 has germinated and is moving right alone. I will be crossing it with the 1662.5 Stelts. Thanks for the advise Pap, 2 hr soak and high heat worked great for a broken seed tip! Looking for big and orange.

4/28/2011 12:31:54 PM

The Garden State

Waiting for my 1610 to germinate right now. When it does I am hoping to cross it with the 928 Box (1725 Harp selfed).

4/28/2011 12:41:39 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Mudcat I have the plant going now it was slower then my other seeds but while transplanting it into the hoophouses it had some great rooting in it. I believe that it's gonna be one of the most sought after seeds after this year. I must say that I was impressed with the roots. this year proves to be an exciting year for genetics.

4/28/2011 12:50:23 PM

Johnston, R.I.

Wayne.........you are my hero I am doing the same thing.. Must be that great minds thing.....

4/29/2011 5:14:58 AM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

I have two 1610 plants growing. I plan on sibbing them both ways, and maybe pollinating the 1348 Hester with the most aggressive 1610.

4/29/2011 12:41:28 PM

Cheshire,Ma

Doug sweet. If ya don't mind I would like to keep in touch during the season to see how both your 1610's are doing.

Dan

4/29/2011 1:42:41 PM

Ely Mn

I would like to put the 1610 into my 1059 and 993 vincent-mcgill plants if i could get some pollen.

4/29/2011 9:09:40 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Mr. A. Normal, you sent me seeds twice, so who's the HERO!!! The second 1131 you sent was the first up & lots bigger than the incredible lookin 1610!!! That being said...I do agree, Great Minds DO think alike!!! LOL Peace, Wayne

4/30/2011 3:38:25 AM

Wilmington.Ma.

I'm crossing it with the 1421 Stelts.

4/30/2011 2:21:38 PM

long Island

I only have room for one plant. Hopefully, if all goes well it will be the 1610. What is the down side to selfing it?

4/30/2011 10:41:07 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Wally, sorta thinkin 2009 World Record (1725 Harp) was a selfed fruit, and the seeds from it have done fairly well also!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...not sure of the down side ?

5/1/2011 3:12:32 AM

Fairport,NY

It will be a toss up? I will either pollinate with the 1677.5 Hunt or the 1725 Harp? Alot will depend on good ole Mother Nature to see who will produce what flowers at what time?

5/1/2011 7:07:06 PM

Minnesota

i have one up and going along with a 1059 and 1421. im hoping to pollinate the 1610 with the 1421 and pollinate the 1059 with the 1610. should be fun to see how they turn out.

5/1/2011 10:42:17 PM

President - GPC

I am going for pure ORANGE...

My 1610 is by far my best looking plant....and will get pollen from a 266 GRANDE cross which was my 1016 Daletas as the father....and the 1204 Kline (810 Dill) as the mother.....my 1016 Daletas went 895 and was gorgeous, I am hoping the 1610 is a duplicate....time will tell......

5/2/2011 2:57:42 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

It looks like a lot of 1610's will be seeing dirt this year. Nice!

Dan...feel free to keep in touch. I'd like to hear how your 1610 does as well.

5/2/2011 7:55:27 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

For those not concerned with color, I think the 1725 Harp X 1610 Lieber and reverse could be interesting.

5/2/2011 7:56:55 PM

long Island

Before this topic goes away, What is the down side to selfing it?
Can anyone add any insight to that Question?

5/2/2011 10:33:27 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Ken D., how bout a new board for 1610's?!!! Just kiddin!!! But Kudo's to Ken for awl he has been thru this year...and bp.com is up and running at full speed!!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...Doug 14, why wouldn't those crosses, not produce orange...50% or so?

5/4/2011 1:15:19 AM

Cheshire,Ma

Doug we'll definetly keep in touch on the 1610. This is my first year doing a diary so I'll keep pictures posted.

5/4/2011 12:30:49 PM

Preston CT

I will be trying to do 1725 Harp x 1610 and reverse. Two of the best parents and their best offspring...

5/4/2011 12:32:50 PM

Cheshire,Ma

Anyone intersted in keeping in touch during the season growing the 1610, let me know. Maybe we can exchange emails or set up a group email for everyone growing a 1610. Let me know what ya think. Here's my email dthajdas@roadrunner.com

Dan

5/4/2011 2:50:26 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

Wayne,
1725 X 1610 and reverse could produce orange offspring. I just said that because the 1725 isn't known as an orange producer, that I know of. I think that cross could produce some nice orange pumpkins, and who knows...maybe a World Record?

5/4/2011 11:29:09 PM

Rhode Island

with so many 1610 planting this year we will certainly know if its going to be a good one come october.
i for one am hoping positively.
my best to everyone
pap

5/5/2011 8:57:51 AM

Mass

Dan , youve got all of my line up for available pollen also, hopefully.

5/5/2011 7:16:57 PM

Cheshire,Ma

Pete that's awesome!!!!! Hopefully all goes well

5/5/2011 7:41:00 PM

Ohio

does anybody know if steve sperry is on big pumpkins

10/13/2011 9:11:15 AM

Petersburg, Mi

Wish I was planting it this year!!!

4/13/2012 4:57:01 PM