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Knopp, Germany

I need suggestions of the best use of this seed for breeding. Also, I understand this is a rare seed, can someone explain why? thanks, owen

3/31/2004 3:25:46 AM

Key West, FL

Jack didn't get many seeds from the pumpkin. I think the seed count was around 50 or so.

3/31/2004 11:42:42 AM

Hudsonville, Michigan (michiganpumpkins@sbcglobal.net)

Owen:
If you are looking to line breed it, remember that it is a 705 Stelts x 846 Calai. Presuming you don't have a 705, 846, or 1016 Daletas in your possession (more power to you if you do) how about selfing it, or crossing with 921.5 LaRue (03), which is 708 x 846. Just a thought.
Good luck...
Frank

3/31/2004 12:20:59 PM

Alex, IN

If what Frank said is what you want to do I have seeds from Brad Walters 245 which is 705 Stelts X 846 Calai.

If you want any send me an e-mail.

Mikkal

3/31/2004 1:34:18 PM

Knopp, Germany

Thanks for the suggestion Frank. Thank you for the offer Mikkal. Low seed count and 3 pumpkins over 900 pounds sounds like good odds. I noticed that they went heavy also. All I need now is a 1016 Daletas to cross it with, who knows maybe I will get lucky. :-)

4/1/2004 12:52:53 AM

Key West, FL

What else do you have and are thinking about growing? That 708 x 1016 doesn't excite me too much. What do you want to do, make it heavier? More orange?

4/1/2004 2:02:30 AM

Knopp, Germany

Keep it going heavy. I am not going to plant it this year, I already have those seeds set. I won it in the BP auction and am looking at what I might be able to do with it next year. What would you do with it Ben?

4/1/2004 3:05:34 AM

Greencastle, PA

if you want to keep it heavy but still keep some of the orange color you coukd cross it with an 865 Mettler. Just an idea.
Tom

4/1/2004 9:41:37 PM

colorado

Maybe 898 Knauss would keep it going heavy and 695 Handy would along with adding barrell shape!

4/1/2004 9:55:35 PM

Key West, FL

I'd cross it with my 880 ;), I like steve's idea of the 695, you won a 805 right? That wouldn't be bad either. If I was you, I might reconsider what you're planting this year. I know I know, you don't want to have to go through that heart wrenching time again but I think you should think about it.

4/1/2004 10:27:05 PM

Knopp, Germany

You know that feeling you get when you have finally made the final decisions on what to grow? I just lost it after reading the last 3 posts. LOL I could cross it with the 695 or the 805. Okay, I will start a separate message and ask for seed selecton help....owen

4/1/2004 11:10:09 PM

Key West, FL

haha

4/2/2004 12:18:26 PM