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Akron,N.Y.

I was reading the other posts and got to wondering if it would be worth using the seeds from a 25 pound lope that was grown from good seed,say a 46 pounder.Especially if there was a reason it didn't grow so big like disease,not enough water or other good reasons.
Also wondering how much square feet do you give to each plant.
Thanks
Gene

9/21/2012 11:47:44 PM

Mt Vernon Ky

I grow a 38 42 and A 55 off a 21 Crosby

10/3/2012 10:50:48 PM

El Paso TX.

Figure the genetics are only a part of the formula - a seed from a 25 lb. lope that has good genetics should be fine and produce good results if the proper care is given and it is in good soil - though in your examples of poor conditions you mention disease - was it a disease that can be spread into the seed ? (if so then I'd avoid it in order to avoid bringing any possible disease to your patch !)

10/4/2012 9:39:06 AM

Bowdon, GA

Good example is the 16.2 Webb. It was an excellent cross, but the extreme heat that summer limited its grow. I grew 2-50+ pound lopes on the same 16.2 plant.

10/4/2012 7:55:11 PM

Akron,N.Y.

Thanks for the responses guys.Great answers to the question , I understand it now

10/6/2012 9:10:40 PM