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tallcorn

Linden, Mi.,

This was asked in AG Genetics and Breeding

I am asking for watermelon cross

3/27/2012 6:54:02 PM

tallcorn

Linden, Mi.,

I will even start
165-Cantrell x 255 Mitchell
291-Kent (WR) x 157-Bright
234-Berry x 165-Cantrell
234-Berry x 157-Bright -- I think putting the 157 back in to the 255 will make that seed stronger ? (255 X 291)= 234

3/27/2012 7:16:09 PM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

How did you get a 157(2004)? I thought they were all gone.

3/27/2012 8:31:51 PM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

I will cross the 291 Kent with the 260.5 Clementz & 228 Clementz X 291 Kent

3/27/2012 9:58:26 PM

pizzapete

Hamilton Nj

im planting the 260 clemets ,hopefully crossing with the 35 kent!!! but dont kbnow if itss a good cross ????

also i got space issues might have to self the 260!!! pizza

3/27/2012 10:00:05 PM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

Wheres the HHitters? Havent heard from the GWG in a while??Hello is anybody in there?Just nod if you can hear me.Is there anyone at home?

3/29/2012 8:19:57 AM

tallcorn

Linden, Mi.,

Yes - what did happen to every one ??????

Pizzapete, yes that looks to be a very good cross, good luck with it.

3/29/2012 9:07:17 AM

watermelonman (Rob)

Frankfort Oh

Well,, where do I start ,,I`ll be planting my favorite seed ,,my 133/2011- 291 kent x 239 leonard,, will be planting four of them ,,my 136 s, going back into the dirt ,,one 239 leonard-one, 255 mitchell,LOL-HANDY DONT THINK THERE OUT OF WINTER HYBERNATION,,

3/29/2012 1:03:33 PM

Bubba Presley

Muddy Waters

Dam old Grizzly Bears!LOL

3/29/2012 2:55:32 PM

Josh Scherer

Piqua, Ohio

242 kentX 233 caro kent
274 kentX 209 Cantrell
224 westfallX 238 Mudd
maybe a few others

3/29/2012 6:50:56 PM

Walking Man

formerly RGG

Pizza, you could grow the 35 in a pot just to get pollen or a small seed melon.

3/29/2012 10:17:49 PM

pizzapete

Hamilton Nj

okay i was wondering what to do ,that sounds like a good idea!!! thank you!! i have too many tomato plants and have trouble ripping them out but really want to grow a melon ,last summer i had 2 set and they shriveld up and died in the heat also overwatered my plant!!,lol still learning handy i just hibernate in the fridge but i can never get out of it after the winter!! lol pizza

3/30/2012 8:17:01 AM

Marvin

Fenton, MI

This is what i am thinking so far.
272 Peden x 255 Mitchell
252 Neptune x 255 Mitchell
213 Henry x 255 Mitchell
2- 255 Mitchell do not what i will corss in to them
Might put a 157 Bright in one.
I have not got a big one off the 255 yet. I tell every one i gave all the good ones away.
But maybe i got 1 or 2 good ones left.
Just might put in a 260 if i get UP in time.

3/30/2012 7:17:23 PM

Sparkey

Grimsley,TN

274 Kent x 168 Johnson
219 Edwards x 145 Bowers
219 Edwards x 274 Kent
285 Edwards x 274 Kent
217 Vaughn x 168 Johnson

These are the seeds in the chamber. The crosses are subject to change,but this is close. I might try the 239 or 255 but will probably wait till I can grow a 200 pounder.

4/2/2012 8:55:34 PM

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