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Western Pa.

I have just received an e-mail from John in southern California,who planted my 2000 478# seed (obtained free from this site), and without a lot of care produced a 650# u.o.w. pumpkin. Add to this, the Riverview School Kids, who grew a 429#(est.) from this seed. I gave well over 200 seeds away to this site, and have only heard from 3 who actually grew them. If your just "sittin" on 'em, you may consider trying a "killer" pumpkin next year! Anyone else that grew the 478# this year, please contact me and let me know how you did.

kilr

11/8/2001 2:23:20 PM

Webster, NY

Kilr, this is a dunb question but what does u.o.w. mean?
Thanks

11/8/2001 2:30:55 PM

Connecticut, USA

UOW = Un-Official Weight

11/8/2001 4:04:18 PM

South Hill, Virginia

I always wondered why that was U.O.W. and not U.W.

11/8/2001 4:08:30 PM

I dont know but my guess is that it was to make all of the designations the same amount of characters, Est.= estimated weight, Exh., Exhibition only, and UOW.

Alex

11/8/2001 6:04:43 PM

Southeast

There are alot of seed collectors out there. I think they bring them to the taxidermist for a wall mount !!!!!

11/8/2001 6:12:37 PM

Deer Park WA

I have a mountian of seeds from mine and other "farmers" seasons past. I only wish I could grow em all. I will have to give alot away this year, or roast them for dinner. I think the key is in the soil.

11/8/2001 10:55:57 PM

Midway City, California

Gads I think it is also water, weeding, and vine management.

11/9/2001 6:50:05 PM

Buffalo, NY

Gerry & John, you two both forgot the other uncontrollable factor:
LUCK!

Mark

P.S. Gads, your Care Package is on the way.

11/9/2001 7:26:07 PM