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Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

This seems like an interesting cross, especially if dark orange A.G. genetics were used. Has anyone tried it?
Not fo size, but for looks.

Doug

11/4/2004 1:48:26 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

What is a "Red Warty Thing"? Pimples?

11/4/2004 6:26:43 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

It's a dark reddish-orange Maxima species squash, that has flesh like a hubbard squash, and is very nice for fall displays. It is round, slightly flattened(I think usually), with small bumps all over the skin. It is about 20 lbs. in size.

Doug

11/4/2004 8:40:24 PM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Doug
I grew 2 this year and crossed them with AG's actually They are crossed with the 1016 Daletas and the 735 Pukos
I have a ton of seeds if you would like. Email me and I'll send you a picture

Eddy

11/4/2004 11:04:46 PM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

I just sent a picture to the Photo Gallery
Eddy

11/4/2004 11:12:49 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Eddy I want some of those seeds.....

11/5/2004 9:04:56 AM

Eddyz@efirehose.net

Shannon
How about I send you a bunch for the Giant Veggy seed Exchange, and you can keep some for yourself.
By the way, the plants are aggressive and look and act just like an AG. They will take up as much room as you let them.
Eddy

11/5/2004 9:45:29 AM

Ontario, Canada.

Eddy, I want some of those too. They seam real neat to try in my test patch next spring.

11/5/2004 10:05:36 AM

Ohio

What would be the name of that Fruit?, its wild looking, wonder if anyone eles ever crossed them before, U might have a patten Ice-man,lol .That Looks Like it would be cool to grow.
Brooks

11/5/2004 5:19:07 PM

Litchfield N. H. 03052

Can't be positive, but that Red Warty Thing looks like a turban squash. Grown in the northeast, it is an early fall squash.

11/5/2004 6:37:58 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

Eddy,
Thanks for the picture. I was thinking of taking advantage of your seed offer, and if I do, I may request your red warty thing cross(es). I just thought it would be an interesting cross, and I guess you did to.

Doug

11/6/2004 10:37:52 PM

Ohio

I think they call that the RedwartyUmpkinBumps Fruit.

11/8/2004 1:11:43 AM

Braeside,Ontario

I have crossed the 2 species 2 seasons now. Last year I crossed RWT with my 1230 Deletas - was a late pollination though and all seeds appeared immature - was unable to get any to grow this year.
This year I crossed a RWT with my 736 Garrell which is a 846 Calai remake. Did it much earlier in the season and seeds looked good until I put them in the usual place to dry them - under a warm air duct from the furnace in the basement. Guess the furnace was not running enough at that time of the year as the seeds got a little discolored but they are good and dry now and should grow next season. I was hoping for the cross to produce 100 to 200 pound dark orange/red fruit and if they come out warty that would be a bonus!
Glenn

11/8/2004 6:51:39 AM

Nova Scotia

Hi all! That red warty thing appears to us to be a "Golden Hubbard Squash"! They are the old fashioned winter squash and in this category are blue hubbards, green warted hubbards and green smooth hubbards. Hope this helps! Diana

11/8/2004 10:36:39 AM

Braeside,Ontario

The RWT is not something new - been around for a long time - actually Rupp apperently resurected the seed line from near extinction. Was known as Essex Turban in the past. Glenn

11/9/2004 7:05:54 AM