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West Paris Me.

I crossed two pumpkins both ways. I only have room to grow one of them. The first cross was 820, it was 13 % heavy and a look only a mother could love, color and shape. A very good growing plant. The reverse went 3-5 % light with a weight of 935 lbs. It had a good shape, not particullarly great color. This plant was a back up that had at most 300-400 sq ft. and very little attention until about mid season. With attention it is very likely that it would have hit 1000 lbs. Is there any reearch out there as to whether the heavy gene is passed from the male or the female.

1/7/2013 4:50:50 PM

Dorval,Quebec

Can't answer your question but maybe plant one of each, side by side,a couple of feet apart.
Pull one of them after a couple of weeks.It might be an easy decision.

1/9/2013 10:12:28 PM

West Paris Me.

I may do that thanks

1/11/2013 12:01:36 AM

Willamette Valley, Oregon

Seeds from both pumpkins will all be full-siblings (both the same parents) so a seed from either pumpkin would be fine. I wouldn't worry too much, just pick one.

Planting two and picking the better growing one is a good plan, as long as you'll have the guts to pull one of them and not let them both grow. If they're equal it's hard to murder one (for me at least).

Here's a good discussion to read through for more info:
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=373206

Good luck.

1/11/2013 12:59:49 PM

West Paris Me.

thanks

1/11/2013 1:04:01 PM