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Southeast Wisconsin

Hello All, I'm pretty well set with a good line up of Ag's for this coming year, but I am very interested in obtaining some seed of 'c. pepo' or field pumpkins that have a track record of getting big (over 100 lbs.) Thanks in advance of any help.

Russ

Southeast, WI

3/13/2005 8:06:17 PM

Indiana

Hey Russ,
Grew some of your seeds this year. I had problems with fruit set, but I got the 539 x 3 generations self to set a tiny fruit. Anyway, I think what you are looking for is a Gold Rush or Gold Medal from Rupp Seeds. I saw a field of Gold Rush in Illinois that was way way bigger than what Rupps claim. I didnt see any that were under 70 lbs.

Tom Beachy

3/14/2005 12:25:53 AM

Berlin,mi.(zuhlke2@hotmail.com)

Hi Russ:
Check out the pumpkins in my diary. I have lots of seeds from these pumpkins.http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/Diary ViewOne.asp?eid=30490 These pumpkins run in the 100 to 200 pound range without a lot of care.Send me an email if you are interested in seeds. Steve zuhlke

3/14/2005 6:15:35 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Russ are you going to Nekoosa for the spring growers meeting? April 2nd. I may be able to hook you up with what you are looking for.

3/14/2005 9:11:53 AM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

Steve,
What variety are those 100-200 lbers.?

3/14/2005 11:43:11 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Doug I would bet they are C. Maxima most likely Prize Winner or Big Max. What Russ is looking for are C Pepo unlike C maxima they turn from Green to Orange when mature. They also have hard stems.

3/14/2005 1:31:05 PM

Berlin,mi.(zuhlke2@hotmail.com)

Doug:
I think shannon may be correct because they grow yellow and turn orange when mature.I bought a pumpkin in the 200 lb. range and saved seeds from it.The pumpkins you see in my diary are from that seed.They are a very nice orange red color and grow very well.If anyone wants any just email me.
Steve

3/14/2005 8:03:37 PM

mcminnville oregon

the hard star shaped stem is a sure sign... Im going w/Conneticut field? Heirloom bought at WALMART;0 DBH

3/17/2005 3:51:39 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

If you want Big Jack-O-Lanterns go with Gold Rush, Jumpin Jack or Howden Biggie.

3/17/2005 9:15:03 AM