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New Brunswick

I first bought my A.G. pumpkin seeds from Veseys seeds two years ago. The first year I had a 136 pounder. Second year 190 pounder and this year a 140 1/2 pounder and of course several weighing slightly less. Is it ok to keep planting seeds from these same pumpkins and allowing them to cross? Or should I only use seeds from different pumpkins with different backgrounds?

11/5/2002 8:59:01 PM

Herndon, VA

If you're happy with those weights, you can keep planting the seeds from these pumpkins. Store bought AG seeds tend to produce pumpkins under 300-lbs for most people. If you want bigger, you need different seeds, either directly from another grower, or from this web site. -Bryan

11/5/2002 9:28:09 PM

New Brunswick

My husband is very happy with these weights as they are easier for him to handle...but me I am hooked on growing the "big" one. Guess I shall eat these seeds and plant some from someone else. ((:

11/5/2002 10:08:29 PM

Herndon, VA

Lifting it is definitely something to consider. Once they pass 300 lbs, the furniture dolly won't work anymore. :)

11/6/2002 8:42:52 AM