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Princeville, IL

Time of the year to see what the orange growers are thinking for 2021. What non 2020 seed and what 2021 seed are you looking at. My non 2020 is the 1916 Barron- by no means a guaranteed orange but produced my personal best orange in 2016 and ready to try it again. Really don’t know enough about 2020 orange seeds yet to make a pick. I sure wish growers would put pictures on pumpkin fanatics. Easier to look there than go through everyone’s diaries. Also hoping to get some ideas from here. Have to get ready. Auctions start this weekend

12/7/2020 7:43:43 PM

Centennial Colorado

My 817 is the orangest I have seen at that old. It was 110 days old when I harvested it and oranger than my 511 at 85 days old. Both are on pumpkin fanatic and this sight.

12/7/2020 8:28:25 PM

Centennial Colorado

The mother of my 817 is from a 2016 seed. It was the 1718 Ceja. The cross is 1317 Clementz X 2230 wallace. It looked identical to mine. I would keep my eye open for it. Super orange and agressive grower for 4 years old. The key to getting orange out of it is selfing.

12/7/2020 8:40:27 PM

Germany

Im growing the 707 Ressel 20 in 2021.

12/9/2020 6:29:05 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

When you state your seeds. Explain why and the Genetics. I have one more 359 Foss 2013 Left. It is a 1048 Engel 2012 x 2009 Wallace. This cross has produced several Howard Dill Awards. It produced the 1374 Engel which made a name for itself

12/9/2020 7:40:44 AM

East Sussex, UK

Also planning on growing the 707 Ressel. It has all of these genetics: 1317 Clementz, 1059 Vincent/McGill, 811 Gerhardt and 1143 Engel. What a combo!     

12/9/2020 9:38:37 AM

Plymouth, MN

I'm torn between growing my HD winning 1025 Bierle (1810 Werner X self) to prove my own seed and compete in next year's WGPG contests and the 2283 Barlow / Jacobus since both the 2261 and 2114 had decent color.

12/9/2020 12:36:45 PM

Brandon,WI.

Gonna try growing my 1263.5 MONTSMA this year, H-D winner in Cedarburg, Wi.check it out on pumpkin genetics.

12/9/2020 5:42:16 PM

South Dakota

My 963 Johnson 20 is seven generations deep in selfing and the last three generations were all HD winners.

12/9/2020 6:20:18 PM

Grittyville, WA

2350 Gienger seems like an obvious one to pock up at an auction. The Patons were above average on color, too. I think they were all sufficiently orange to be worthy of consideration, except their Daletas. The 1501 Vanderweilen seems like it should be the top $ seed for big orange growers.

12/9/2020 7:42:36 PM

Grittyville, WA

*pick, sorry

12/9/2020 7:43:06 PM

Orient, Ohio

Haven't decided on new seed yet. But thinking I may try my 1561(1661 Werner x self)again, only have a few left.

12/10/2020 10:35:34 AM

Upa Creek, Mo

I'm thinking of trying to find an 840 Young. It produced red for me years ago.

It's the 777 young x 1059 Vincent McGill. The 777 is the 993 Vincent McGill x the 1059 VMG. The 993 produced the 1059 VMG.

I'm obviously a 1059 fan.

12/10/2020 11:14:47 AM

Central Ca

I’m the same as you Smallmouth. Old Rookie graciously gave me a plant (1059 x 1610 Lieber) two years ago when all my seed starting failed. It had the most perfect shape and color even though it was only ~500lbs. Now I have 1059’s grandma to cross back in. I’m waiting until my soil is at where I want it, so maybe next year.

12/10/2020 2:47:05 PM

Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)

WoW what a group of orange. I probably would grow a 707 Ressel if I had one. I was a big fan of the Vincent/McGill and now the Engel, Foss Alits lines. It nice to see all the orange.

12/15/2020 11:47:32 AM

Lewistown,IL

Gusto, I looked at your kin and she is a beauty. I would like to give that 1263 Montsma a go this year. Send me an e-mail. tim.hebb@yahoo.com

1/2/2021 1:18:42 AM

Syracuse, NY

Literally gasping for breath at the 1263.5 Montsma.
Waaa-UU-UUghhh_hhhh; Shiny, Shapely, Blood-Orange, Calai Dots and 1263.5.
HS. I hope I can ever sleep again, lol!
yeah, man---eg

1/2/2021 4:19:43 AM

Scottsbluff, Nebraska

I have a long list, but, here are some I am considering.
963 Johnson (1211 Borgers x self)
1398 Janowiak (1501 V/W x 1885 Werner)
1464 Brown (1501 V/W x self)
1561 Reeb (1661 Werner x self)
1143 Engel (359 Foss x 1374 Engel)
1044 Gansert (1059 V/M x 811 Gerhardt)
907 Young (1059 V/M x self)
My 981 Grubbs (1734.5 Clementz x self)
& 808 Grubbs (1501.5 Wagner x 1200 Engel)
Also have a 1501 V/W in my stash.

1/2/2021 10:24:46 PM

Johnston, R.I.

1215 Young, 1552 Young, 1382.5 Rea and a few of my own..

1/3/2021 4:58:34 AM

Centennial Colorado

1176 Strickler, 1215 Young, 817 Ritter, 1374 Engel. Those are for my team grow. I am growing a 1501 VanderWielen for my patch.

1/3/2021 9:55:59 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

2020 young seeds are the next big thing

1/3/2021 1:36:32 PM

Princeville, IL

Once again lots of great orange seeds available. Seems orange just gets more and more popular each year. Love all the choices.

1/3/2021 5:05:42 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Sent bubble for the 840 Young yesterday, hoping to grow a mess of multiple red ones.

1/7/2021 2:01:49 PM

Savage, MN

I'm fine tuning my line up but right now its looking like...
2350 Gienger
1464 Brown
1912 Carter
1501 Wagner

Also have 1576 LaRiviere, 1200 Engel, 1157 Zaychowsky, 1654 Gantner, and 1385 H/J that could be considered too.

1/7/2021 4:23:13 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

I am going with
896 Engel 2020- 2261 Schmit x 1040 Fehr
686 Engel 2020- 1040 Fehr x Self
359 Foss 2013 - 1048 Engel x 2009 Wallace. If this don't go 1374 Engel-359 Foss x 1048 Engel
One more seed I have not determined..

1/8/2021 7:37:01 AM

Western NY

Mostly orange for me this year, this is what I'm probably looking at:

1215 Young/ 1552 Young
575 Wolf / 1059 VM
717 Connolly
1688 Snyder
1263 Montsma
1083 Schmidt
2112 Skinner

1/8/2021 8:56:34 AM

Syracuse, NY

Great - I gotta find a new Weighoff. Or, grow a 2300+ and be able to get it there well before noon, lol. eg

1/8/2021 7:02:01 PM

East Sussex, UK

1215 Young/ 1297 Young
1723 Rea (1382 x 1533 Rea)
756 Leach (97 Ressel x 1501 Vander Wielen)
627 Hollein (1048 Engel x 1044 Gansert)
...and a bunch of my own

2/4/2021 6:15:22 AM

Princeville, IL

It’s been two months since my original post and the list of orange people posted is very impressive. A lot of really nice oranges are going to place second third or fourth at weighoffs for the HD award with all of the seeds being considered. I have researched the 2020 seeds better and my top choice is the 1552 Young. A almost guaranteed orange with size potential. There are so many great new seeds and so many great older seeds selecting a couple ( or even in my case several) is a huge task. Your responses to the above post makes it easier. Thank you everyone

2/4/2021 9:03:18 AM

Princeville, IL

Many of your recommendations will end up in my main, secondary, or commercial patches.

2/4/2021 9:05:20 AM

Pittsburgh, PA

Joe, are you growing your 742 from a few years ago? If not, you should consider it. I believe it’s a hidden gem amongst a sea of orange.

2/4/2021 10:59:23 PM