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South Hero, VT

I'm thinking of crossing the 1662 Stelts with some seeds from orange pumpkins with solid orange genetics.

Are my chances good of getting a big orange pumpkin from the crosses?

2/23/2013 4:32:56 PM

Topsfield, Ma.

My 1662 Stelts seed went very orange two seasons ago, 1513 lbs!I think your chances are good!

2/23/2013 5:50:43 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

My 1662 seed grew my 945 last year which was a beautiful orange and had great shape and curves. I am planting that seed this year as I crossed it with the 1495 Stelts so am hoping for big and orange to continue.

2/24/2013 8:13:06 AM

Cheshire Ma USA

Last year my 1662 was very orange. I had it at the Vermont weigh off 794 lbs. 110 lbs light to the new chart.

2/25/2013 5:46:37 AM

Castleton,Vermont

Looks like i was the big loser with this seed Steve !!!!! Mine when white !!!! LOL oh well my luck !!! Good luck Steve hope it goes bright neon orange for you !!

2/25/2013 8:43:30 PM

Vermont

Steve, I was planning to plant the 1662 this season. Looking through diaries there are a number of nice orange offspring (except Mike's).

Looking at results from 2010-12, I thing the average is 7% heavy to chart, I'd have to double check that though.

I plan on using it as a male pollinator to the 1770 Lieber.

2/28/2013 8:50:51 PM

Castleton,Vermont

Steve i am going to try it again this year too see what i can get out of it !!!! Going to cross it with the 777 Young !!! I will keep you posted on how it comes !!! LOL i better get a neon orange this year !!!!

3/3/2013 10:46:26 PM