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JEB37355

Manchester, TN

Mine isn't set, but I have a good idea on 5 of the 6 plants I'm gonna grow. As of right now I plan on having:

239 Leonard (197 Leonard x 211 Leonard)
260 Clementz (255 Mitchell x 239 Leonard)
228 Dawson (285 Edwards x open)
211 Leonard (207 Hunt x 216 Mitchell)
110 Bright(242 Carson x open) x 291 Kent

Not sure what to plant in spot 6, and may even change this up some. Have my eye on a couple others if I can get them on the cheap.

Any ideas.

12/23/2011 10:35:44 AM

tallcorn

Linden, Mi.,

255-mitchell - Thanks Marv !
234-Berry - My PB ????
165-Cantrell - Thank you Brother Dave !!
228-Clementz - Thanks Mark !

I got some old Bright seeds, might try one them. They just have that great feeling.

12/23/2011 1:57:27 PM

OkieGal

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

Got some really swell ones in the GWG pack I picked up today. Hmmmmmmmm

12/23/2011 2:04:05 PM

1SG

Alabama

I plan on growing 13 plants this year and have some decisions to make. Any hints from the heavy hitters club???

282 dawson 11 (255 mitchell X open)
251 dawson 11 (291 kent X open)
228 dawson 11 (285 edwards X open)
274 kent 11 (239 Leonard X Sibb)
253 kent 11 (267 Pleasant X 291 Kent)
242 kent 11 (285 Edwards X 291 Kent)
260 Clementz 11 (255 mitchell X 239 Leonard)
228 knight 11 (knight X 138 kent)
197 knight 11 (160 knight X 267 pleasant


12/23/2011 2:26:53 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

If I had healthy plants from all my seed collection and was ready to plant today I think I would choose the following six:

171 Masterson (197 Leonard x 211 Leonard)
260.5 Clementz (255 Mitchell x 239 Leonard)
199.5 Mudd 2010 (255 Mitchell x 178.5 Mudd 04)
255 Mitchell (168 Johnson x 157 Bright)
285 Edwards (157 Bright x 168 Johnson)
211 Leonard 07 (207 Hunt x 216 Mitru)

It is very difficult to choose though as I have lots of other good genetics that I would love to give a try.And again my deep felt thanks to everyone who generously helped me out with their seeds.

12/23/2011 2:47:34 PM

brotherdave

Corryton, TN

Patch expansion went on this fall and I have more room so these are the proven or somehwat proven seeds that are going in:

165(B) Cantrell 10 (209 Kent x 225 Bright) 1 seed grown, 1 melon over 250 lbs. More than one going in.
209 Kent (255 Mitchell x 251 Mudd) I've seen what it can do in a weed patch and I gotta know what it can really do.
285 Edwards (157 Bright x 168 Johnson) Proven over 240
178.5 Mudd (not sure) Proven over 250 and dense
267 Edwards (255 Mitchell x 262 Bright) Proven over 250
191 Carson (?) Planted 2 last year and they were my fastest gainers until the varmints got em

Other possible proven: 35 Kent, 255 Mitchell, 239 Leonard
There will be a number of unproven seeds to be planted.

12/23/2011 2:48:49 PM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

I will grow less plants this year 2- 260 Clementz
2-291 Kents
2-undecided 255s or
239s or???













12/23/2011 3:30:54 PM

paul f

Southeast Texas


291 kent
260 kent
260 clementz
251 mudd
251 dawson
249 bright
255 mitchell
178 mudd
182 vanhook
267 pleasant

12/23/2011 8:03:12 PM

Marvin

Fenton, MI

After a lot of consideration for genetic improvement crosses, these are the 5 I've decided to plant:

255 Mitchell (168 Johnson x 157 Bright)
272 Peden (243.5 Kent x 247 Kent)
252 Neptune (267 Edwards x 197.5 Neptune)
213 Henry (234 Edwards x 239 Zuener)
239 Zuener (217 Pleasant x Open)

12/25/2011 8:53:20 AM

shouck65

Mount Vision, NY

Only two my first year out and it looks like:

234 Berry '11 (255 Mitchell x 291 Kent)
260 Clementz '11 (255 Mitchell x 239 Leonard)

12/25/2011 10:34:12 AM

Bill Edwards

Marshall, MI

As of right now.
255Mitchell 168Johnsonx157 Bright
285 Edwards 157Bright x 168 Johnson =Reverse of 255 M
282 Dawson 255 Mitchell x Open
168 Johnson 150Keysor 96 x ? ( Old school genetics)
239 Leonard 197 Leonard x 211 Leonard
If you trace the 239 Leonard back It has the140 Elkins and the 168 Johnson in it

12/25/2011 10:38:05 AM

Bourney(Team Lunatic)

Petrolia,Ontario. Canada

Bill just wondering if you might be able to send me an email?? this is Lonnie Bourne from canada a member of GWG. email me at jenandlon@sympatico.ca

thanks Lonnie

12/25/2011 8:51:40 PM

Lovingitinflorida

209 Holloway (291 Kent X 268 Bright)
211 Westfall (224 Westfall X 239 Leonard)
81 Bowers (260 Bright X 255 Conrad)
Seed cross: 110 Bright(242 Carson open pollinated) X 291Kent
Seed cross: 157 Bright X 291 Kent
Seed cross: 268 Bright X 248 Bright
Seed cross: 81 Bowers X 285 Edwards
249 Bright (246 Bright X 229 Bright)
248 Bright (Open pollinated 157 Bright)
157 Bright (Open pollinated 148 Bowers)
291 Kent (239 Leonard X 157 Bright)
285 Edwards (157 Bright X 168 Johnson)
255 Mitchell(168 Johnson X 157 Bright)
282 Dawson (Open pollinated 255 Mitchell)
If the weather stays dry, I will go with two each
of the 209 Holloway, 211 Westfall, and 157 Bright


12/27/2011 11:20:54 AM

Smoky Mtn Pumpkin (Team GWG)

sevierville, Tn

Not set yet, maybe 8- 239 leonards ! LOL
Got to break that 300 lb barrier. Got all winter to think about it.

12/27/2011 3:11:50 PM

scott_kim_west_nc

Hampstead, NC 28443

282.2 Dawson 2011 (255 mitchell X open)
291 Kent 2010 (239 Leonard X 157 Bright)
228 Dawson 2011 (285 Edwards x open)
194.5 Mudd 2008 (231 Mitchell x 255 Mitchell)

194.5 Mudd 2008 might be a sleeper seed based on genetics, going to try it out.

12/27/2011 3:15:00 PM

pizzapete

Hamilton Nj

i cant decide im only got room for 2 plants one will be the 291 kent,then im doing the enie meanie miney moe pick,lol pizza

12/27/2011 4:04:05 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

My 231 Mitchell seed grew my biggest melon last year. I think crossing it with the 255 is probably a great cross. I would certainly grow that one if I had it.

12/27/2011 7:34:26 PM

just bill ( team Pettit )

Adams County

2 - 239 leonard's
1 - 259 kent

12/27/2011 7:43:33 PM

wv melonman

Watervalley Ms

Not set, but Iam thinking- 94 Gunter 113 kent x 243.5 kent - 274 kent 239 x239L MAYBE- 200.5 mitchell 157 Bright x 168 Johnson reverse of 255 Mitchell has anybody grown this seed?- 291 KENT 239X157 I haven't talked to Chris yet but these seeds look good to me 113- 213 - 243.5 - 229.

12/29/2011 7:06:59 PM

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