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Ct

If you have a nice pumpkin going but did not hand pollinate it { the bees must have }, what would the seed be labeled next year? I have 4 different plants out there so the bees must have pollinated with at least one or more of them. My question is how do you keep track of the genetics and if I used the seeds next year what would they be called? { besides pumpkin seeds lol! }

8/15/2009 8:43:19 AM

Yuba City, Ca.

No good to a competitive grower. :D okay, okay- Label as "Open". Its something to ponder and I haven't heard it said before but you really shouldn't save or try to pass on the open seeds. The great Named growers get that way by having their seeds be dependable at possible making peoples dreams come true. Open seeds can produce greenies or something less than the desired qualities. Just saying it and not directing it at anyone -Don't get a bad name by surprising anyone after they have spent the time, energy and money on growing the plant. Jmho and not a expert by any means. heck, I'm still seeking that 1000lbs mark! :)

8/15/2009 11:08:07 AM

Winston Salem NC

Muddy is correct any seeds that were not given controlled polinations should be labeled OPEN.

8/15/2009 2:49:24 PM

Ct

Ok that's what I wanted to know, thanks!

8/16/2009 2:13:38 PM

Boise City, Oklahoma, USA

If you didn't control the whole pollenation from before the deed to after it set, you would write (say you grew a 1207 Young and you made it to weighoff at 946#) ... 946 Fisher 09, (1207 Young x Open) ...Not many will want to grow them, but. You might use them for sprouting practice.

8/18/2009 12:27:24 AM