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Indianapolis,Indiana

I was woundering what type of ag pumpkins would be best for a new grower? Or does it matter. Thanks for any posts

3/7/2006 8:22:38 PM

Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)

Josh it dosen't really matter as long as you get them from this site. Email me by clicking on the envelope above my name and I'll get you some great seeds.
Bill

3/7/2006 10:27:51 PM

Ctpumpkin@optonline.net

This is a very good question & should lead to a thoughtful thread if it is properly addressed & not led astray.

I would recommend using an established seed that gives an easy to manage vine. Some seed stocks like to "sky" (723 & 845 Bobier's come to mind). So planting a predictable vine this first year would alleviate some of the hidden potential problems.

A genetic that produce fruits with long stems that rarely produce wheels or dill rings would be good too.

Heat tolerance would be good in Indiana depending on where in IN you are.

Starting with a new stock produced this year could prove unpredictable too

The question is; "which stock" is known to be this predictable & is still within the reach of a new grower?

I have an idea for a seed we produced here in 2004 (281 = 845Bobier x 842Eaton) that is (so far - only 3 grown that I know of) very heat tolerant, no dill rings, the vines lay right down, & they produced good disease tolerance. On the down side was a mid-length stem & only a medium orange color.

Let's see what other opinions we get.

3/7/2006 10:37:08 PM

Utah

Josh
I'd sign up with your local group. Ask them for some seeds, ask them what seeds they like and why. Find a local mentor that will help you - ask lots of questions.
A lot of it is what you like in a pumpkin. Color, Shape, etc.
Good luck

3/8/2006 3:51:12 PM

Jericho Vermont

Josh
I would suggest the 967 Lancaster. it was probably the most well behaved plant I have ever grown. The leaves were on the short side which is good for high winds, the vine stayed low to the ground, and the stems were very long. I grew an 809 last year with the plant with out pushing it a ton. Woody lancaster sent me a couple extra seeds I would be happy to share, or I bet he would reply to an email from you as well. John

3/8/2006 5:04:24 PM

Salmon Arm, BC

Josh...heard the 723's one of the most sought after's...hope you have luck!! Deb look forward to following your progress...Deb :)

3/18/2006 6:03:45 AM