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Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

This year was my first year trying out giant pumpkins ,I love it an am offically addicted so recently I aquired the 723 bobier an the 935 lloyd just looking for advice from ppl who have grew these in the past Thx

9/20/2007 10:55:17 AM

Berlin,mi.(zuhlke2@hotmail.com)

my advice is hire security gaurds if they are the seeds you say they are.lol. the 723 is ranked #1 out of 253 for 1000 lb. plus pumpkins. the top 5 average weight of progeny is 1343.06 lbs. the 935 loyd was the mother seed to the 723.

9/20/2007 11:05:56 AM

Georgia

How did you get a hold of such good seeds?? Im with Steve about the Security guard.

9/20/2007 1:04:18 PM

Pocatello (cliffwarren@yahoo.com)

If you really have these two, you should cross each one into the other.

I don't mean to be rude when I say, "If you really have these two...", but it seems that the 723 has been planted twice as many times as there were seeds in that fruit. Do you have any "paper trail" back to where these came from? If they are the real deal then good luck and I hope they germinate for you.

9/20/2007 1:26:43 PM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

should have mentioned that they are offspring of the 723 and 935 i got them from p&p seeds

9/20/2007 1:46:58 PM

Georgia

Still good seeds Bam. But I believe these were seeds grown from The 723 and the 935. I dont even know if the actual seeds are still around and if they were they would probally cost at least a 1000 a seed.

9/20/2007 1:54:25 PM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

i hope there half decent ,well see next year ,im gonna try an round up a few others as well to have some choices for next year

9/20/2007 2:25:39 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

And that is why I only trade with people that I know.....too many people think that they have something that they simply do not.

Kind of like the $30 1068 plant.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/msgboard/ViewThread.asp?b=19&p=212687

9/21/2007 12:39:37 AM

Georgia

Bam 1 P&P does have some really good seeds their just a little more money then the offspring seeds. Theres still some good deals there in the 25 to 30 dollar price range.

9/21/2007 2:51:16 PM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

northshore boy what the F@#k are you babbling about !!! really who asked you anything about trading ? really all i asked is would those particular offspring seeds be any good ,,,, boy i really enjoy this site some great people on here for sure an then you got geeks like north shore boys anyways bro anything with my name on it do me a favor an pass it by thx

9/21/2007 3:11:17 PM

Minnesota

A Canadian Tussle Breaks out....... Call out the Mounties

Please report to Chat so I can watch this evolve....

9/21/2007 5:01:32 PM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

lol

9/21/2007 5:04:32 PM

Nova Scotia

bam where are you at in ns

9/21/2007 8:24:32 PM

Leamington, Ont.

haha, who's the new guy? NSB I think he likes you! LOL

9/21/2007 9:32:02 PM

Nova Scotia

bam81 is a good guy but does not like smart azzs.

9/21/2007 9:38:24 PM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

im from cape sable island jeff

9/21/2007 9:46:13 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Nice mouth Barny81....not babbling at all...you were the one announcing to everyone on this bulletin board that you recently acquired a 723 Bobier and a 735 Lloyd when in fact you did not (its OK everyone makes mistakes).

Read your own original posting Barny...you were the one mouthing off about having rare seeds...it was not until someone else pointed out the fact that these seeds have been planted many more times than possible, did you fess up to the fact that they are offspring seeds (again everyone makes mistakes).

Then to top it all off, it is guys like you that grow these seeds, mis-represent them to other growers who then might grow them and screw up the entire genetic pool.

So Barny81, I was just simply stating a fact that I only trade with people that I know to try and avoid people like you...very simple.

Now stop your potty mouth and name calling and go back the trailer park with the rest of the Trailer Park Boys and finish off that bottle of Moonshine that you did not finish before you went to work in the cannery this morning.

Maybe if you got off the Island more often you'd know how to play nice with other people Barny.

9/24/2007 6:47:18 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

Ummmmmmm..........I can feel the love here.

9/24/2007 10:18:06 PM

Minnesota

Ther 2 of the best seeds you can get, even if they are off spring they still are dam good. Keep comming to this site, ask questions, read up, there is alot to learn about growing these. Good Luck

9/25/2007 12:22:15 AM

Minnesota

Hey Mr. Dill's live in Windsor, Novia Scotia, he's like one of the, if not the leader in growing Atlantic Giant Pumpkins, you could probably learn all kinds of stuff with a visit to his growing site.

9/25/2007 12:26:59 AM

Somers, CT

Looks like Yahoo finance board.

9/25/2007 7:47:10 AM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

Nsb i dont see where i was mouthing off about having rare seeds ,i simply ask a question about advice from ppl who have grew them in the past , I was told to ask lots of questions so i asked a question ,then I get a turd burgular like you flapping your gums ,like i said before north shore girl anything to do with me pls pass it by ,So you just stay out there on the north shore stealing bloomers off of clothslines an ill stay here in the trailer park drinking my moonshine

9/25/2007 11:44:00 AM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Sure Barney, we can agree to disagree but I'll just point out that you are showing your obvious lack of education and most likely young and immature age.

Most of us here on this site don't engage in your style of potty mouthed name calling as it is inappropriate for a family oriented website...so smarten up.

If I've used too many big words, please refer to a dictionary for clarification and be careful of that target on your back now too.

9/25/2007 2:39:19 PM

Maine

Is it winter yet? lol

9/25/2007 2:55:47 PM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

my appolegies if anything ive said offended any of the GOOD people of this site was not my intention ,as for my age im 26 years old an very educated thx just the same ,Oh an Yes im sure there is a huge target on my back honestly get serious

9/25/2007 3:09:08 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Good boy, apology accepted!!

9/25/2007 3:19:04 PM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

i said the GOOD people of the site an i aint your boy get it striaght ,You just keep right on disrespecting me its not gonna drive me away I love the site an has some of the best people ever ,your ignorant remarks towards me will not keep me from asking questions in the pursuit of the hobby that i enjoy so much

9/25/2007 3:38:47 PM

Mill Bay, British Columbia

Yet you keep responding and that target keeps getting bigger...read your own posts before hitting that PostReply button and maybe seek professional advice regarding your "issues".

9/25/2007 3:49:30 PM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

its my topic ill respond all i want !! thats ok Nsb whatever make ya feel good about yurself dude keep putting me down , ill always speak my mind

9/25/2007 3:54:25 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

I was getting caught up in the drama and I don't think anyone really answered bam 81's question. I have a similar question- I will have 4 723 Bobier OFFSPRING seeds and 4 846 Calai 1999 OFFSPRING seeds. Please notice they are offspring ( I don't want to dance with the NSB lol ). Are these seeds worth trading. thanks , Andy.

9/25/2007 3:57:14 PM

Minnesota

Hmmmm, North Shore Boyz vs. BAM81

Live Battle, Chat Room might as well make it Squash Talk!!!,.. 3:15 CST (5 minutes from now)

I'll mediate...

9/25/2007 4:10:34 PM

Jericho Vermont

Andy,
To answer your question you need to list the exact seed grower yr ect. and it can be looked up in a couple of data bases to see what the progeny of this particular seed looked like and weighed. Some seeds with great parentage never seem to gain popularity or are given up on after just a few hohumm results. Some growers who are looking for particular future crosses may be very interested even though the progeny was not exceptional. Hope this helps you with the question.
John

9/25/2007 4:56:00 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Thanks John. I'll check into the lineage. The seeds came from P and P. Andy.

9/25/2007 5:05:16 PM

Wood River, IL (kennyw_49@yahoo.com)

Bam81, I think you need to clean it up a little, I for one have a 6 year old how sometime reads the posting with me. I don't think I need to be explaining %$# to her because you want to show everybody how educated you are. Thanks Kenny

9/25/2007 5:41:13 PM

ordinary,VA

Andy my first year growing i used the p&p off springs.
had good results but you can get better seeds just by asking growers after the weigh-off's.

9/25/2007 5:43:05 PM

Minnesota

All righty then, After mediating the debate between the Canadians (Fine, Only Bam showed up) We have declared that indeed Bam is just having fun and it "Just might have gotten a bit out of control" So, With his new outlook he has acknowledged his passion for the sport and has promised to be nice to everyone! Now, If the NSB would please quit picking on BAM (lol) we can move along and acknowledge that Bam meant no harm in mixing up his seeds and that the argument should be taken to a private email forum if it is going to continue... I have made up most of this email but remember this is about having a good time and having a good place with good people to help you out when things get rough...

9/25/2007 5:54:03 PM

Pocatello (cliffwarren@yahoo.com)

Back to the original question....

I would be wary about placing too much trust into a 723 or 935 descendant. First of all, the 723 is a 935 descendant. Secondly, nearly every seed that we all have in sacks stashed in our basements or freezers is a 723 descendant. Well, I'd quess that 50% of the seeds out there that are available for FREE have the 723 in their background.

No, they're not bad seeds. Grow them out. Are they worth around $30? Not to me they're not. But that's neither here nor there. I guess what I'm saying is that I don't think there is a quantitative difference between these seeds and any one of thousands of seeds that a lot of growers would be thrilled to have you try.

9/25/2007 6:19:41 PM

Leamington, Ont.

I'm with Kenny my 7 year old son usually reads with me and that language was totaly un-called for. I seen know harm in NSB's original post. I think bam was a little too quick with the trigger finger.

9/25/2007 6:31:33 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Thanks Cliff.

9/25/2007 6:37:40 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

I think if Bam81 and NSB would have first met at a weighoff, they would call each other friends. Too bad it started out this way. Maybe they can start over. Both stick up for themselves. They have that in common. Just my thoughts.

9/25/2007 6:52:26 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Hi John. I logged on to www.briansinsanity.com and checked the known progeny of the 723 and the 846. Needless to say an impressive list. Suffice it to say that the seeds have good potential to say the least. Thanks again, Andy.

9/25/2007 7:15:31 PM

Nova Scotia Canada/likethefellasays@hotmail.com

again i appoligies for my language , all further matters will be handled differantly , ill even appoligies to nsb an start over if he wants to

9/25/2007 7:32:15 PM

Minnesota

Atta boy Bam! Takes a man to apologize.. And Doug, If you wanna go at Delano I'm ready for ya!!! I won't use any asterick words I promise... Unless you win......

9/25/2007 11:03:22 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

Good call bam81.
Joe, I look forward to Delano. Just remember...I have never had one of my pumpkins weighed, that went light to the chart...so far LOL.

9/26/2007 3:40:05 PM

Minnesota

Thanks for reminding me.. I'll be in Alex tomorrow scouting out your patch.. lol

9/26/2007 3:59:54 PM