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NorthEast

Any thoughts out there on the most expensive seeds sold in auctions so far this winter? Below are mine.(#'s 1-3)

1) 2323 Meier $600
At this stage, it really isn't a stretch to call it a potential high risk/high reward seed. It could produce a number of greats in the future, or it may not live up to all of the hype. That's what you get with first time unproven seeds. Interesting to see that it was even more expensive than the 2009 Wallace so far this year. It's very heavy in 2009 genetics. The real question I have with it is what will all of those 2009 genetics in it produce as a result? You just can't know until you grow! If the price was right I wouldn't hesitate to take a chance on growing it. The allure of it's upside (or maybe just the jaw dropping numbers) is too promising to not give it a go!

2) 2009 Wallace $575
No other seed has the resume of the 2009 Wallace. It's not even close when you consider the number of 2000+, 1500+, and 1000+ pounders that it has produced. It's the ultimate proven seed. Any pumpkin out there weighing over a ton has the 2009 genetics in it.

3) 1985 Miller $325, $325, $275, $275, & $220
Other than the 2009 Wallace, this is the only seed to produce something over the 2100 pound range. Harp and Wallace genetics make this a very popular choice among growers. A very strong first year of growing pretty much means that the 1985 Miller will be grown a lot again this summer, which will almost certainly lead to even more impressive numbers in the future.

12/28/2014 3:52:20 PM

Muddy Waters

Beni has proved its the care & feeding is more important then the genetics.I dont believe he was dealt 3 silver bullets.The kins from 1700 lbs & up from this 2009 Wallace line will all grow well over 2000 lbs just like mom.He was dialed in at a 95% level or better the rest us were not.Lots of great seeds out there.If you cant afford the biggest ones try a 1700_1800 lber and get your feeding program dialed in.Time will show I'm right on this one.

12/29/2014 8:08:03 AM

Massachusetts

Listen to Bubba and Mama Bubba on this one. Same can be said about Tim Mathison. Hard work. 3 different seeds. No magic.

12/29/2014 9:00:19 AM

South Hero, VT

"Good seeds, good soil, good luck."--Howard Dill

12/29/2014 9:12:32 AM

Torrance, Ca.

But now,,,,, something Howard didn't know was coming, " good seed, good soil, good luck and good cash flow "

12/29/2014 9:57:44 AM

South Hero, VT

LOL, SoCal.

12/29/2014 1:04:33 PM

New England

as we say in the cattle world: it's line-breeding if it works and its in-breeding if it doesn't. Sometimes too much of one genetic strain is a great thing for the "breed" and other time its a complete flop. Only way to tell is to do it but just remember the more you select for one genetic line; the smaller and smaller the gene pool gets every year.

12/30/2014 8:17:07 AM

Muddy Waters

Its not all about money Chris .I could give all the right stuff to do the job to a grower and he still might not get off the couch.He could also do it wrong and not produce a thing.

12/30/2014 10:20:45 PM

Whitehall Montana

Bubba you could give me all the right stuff and I would get off the couch and do it right.Just kidding.During the summer I get a sense of lazy and go gold prospecting.

12/30/2014 11:07:54 PM

Torrance, Ca.

So true Bubba.

12/30/2014 11:50:28 PM

England, essex

Bubba or Beni... emmm decisions decisions??? lol

12/31/2014 11:13:05 AM

Muddy Waters

Id go with Beni if I were me.lol

12/31/2014 8:28:04 PM