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Chippewa Falls, WI

I am looking for a 895.5 Hester. Next year is going to be my first year growing. But have stood behind my husband Shannon and have seen his great success. And I am thinking about also getting into pumpkin/ Squash Growing. Please let me know if you have a hester you don't need.

Thanks
April :)

9/18/2003 10:44:43 PM

Deer Park WA

April,

I have a great 895.5 Hester squash going that I selfed this season if you can't find an origional I will send you some seeds from her this winter. Just email me...

Gerry Gadberry

9/18/2003 11:08:07 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

April,
I have a 535 Wolf that "rumorweed" (nice and green) grew on and a few from an acorn squash I can give you. Now what are you going to do with all that lawn?

9/19/2003 1:07:41 AM

Deer Park, WI

Nymph?!?! Ha! That is a great handle! Shannon should change his to "0-maniac" Anywho, back on topic. Im after 895's as well. If i find more than one, I'd be happy to donate it to your cause.

9/19/2003 9:08:08 AM

Esneux / Liège / BELGIUM

Well, I'm searching for Hester's squash seeds (or descendance) too. I could send amercian stamps and bubble pack. I would be very happy if someone could give me one good squash seed...

The Belgian Girl, Sophie.

9/19/2003 10:01:41 AM

ontario

April.......... Shannon already has a great squash seed :0)......and if that doesn't work try the 732.4.hear its throwing squash too.........

9/19/2003 5:54:07 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Thank you very much Cheney-Gerry. I may take you up on that offer. the 895 is a hard seed to find.. I would interested in how your plants are doing right now with it selfed? Thanks
Joze- Thanks you very much and I will do the same. If I for some reason find a couple 895.5 hanging around, I would be more then happy to share one with you:)
934- You have that right.lol He's still stunned about that.

9/19/2003 10:10:45 PM

Deer Park WA

April,

The 895.5 was doing great up intill the 15th, we got a sneaky light frost that took about half of my leaves...
The pumpkin was covered and has put on several inches since then. I estimate her weight at 767# today, but I hear the 895.5 goes heavy!

Gerry Gadberry

9/20/2003 1:19:52 AM

Chippewa Falls, WI

I think I am having an identity Crisis.lol Sorry for any confusion. With rainydays (My Husband). We fight over wwho is going to login.lol
Gads-That is awesome. And Good luck. I would be very interested in getting a couple seeds from you this winter for next year. Since it is going to be my first year growing. If I could get a 700+ off of a squash. I would be soooo excited...
As for the frost we have just recieved our first this morning. Time to get the tarps and heaters out.
Thanks so much Gerry!!!!!

April Engel

9/20/2003 8:47:47 AM

Mulino, Oregon

I grew a 552 squash last year from the 895 Hester sibbed (with one of Brett's plants). This year's squash is taping around 750 lbs from the 552 (look out Gerry!) I would be glad to provide seeds from either fruit. ( I still have a few left from last year's 552).

Jim Sherwood

9/20/2003 11:21:10 AM

No Place Special

I had a 552 growing this year and plan to try it again next year. The plant was amazing and fruit were a dark green. I lost my plant to SVB's I believe. I had a ton of SVB's this year and had a hard time controling them. Jim, what did you polinate your 750 est with? Thanks for giving me a chance with your seed.

9/21/2003 1:11:28 AM

Cornelius, Oregon

Hey boys and girls, there are still 895's left in the jar here at my place. Email me at pumpkinguru@giantsofthegarden.com
That fruit had the largest seed trove out of any fruit I have ever had, so give me an email.
Brett Hester The Pumpkinguru

9/22/2003 12:56:22 PM