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NEPA [email protected] KB3QKV

My son pollinated one female on both of our plants this past weekend. Better late than never. Both seem to be growing well. Both are on secondaries about 12 ft from the main. But they are both out of the patch and growing in the grass. The main one also has one growing on the main vine very close to the neighbor's fence but we did not know it was there and the bees must have pollinated it. I know there are several variables to consider when selecting which one will eventually be selected as the one. With just the info given, which one would you select to stay?

8/2/2006 10:45:28 AM

Mocksville, NC

The fastest grower!

8/2/2006 11:02:25 AM

Nashville, TN

If you're just worried about what THIS pumpkin will weigh - go with the fastest grower.

If you have other Cucurbita species being grown nearby - you won't be able to guarantee that the bee-pollinated pumpkin will have seeds that produce GP. So if you're planning on harvesting and keeping seeds for next year - I'd go ahead and cull the bee-pollinated one.

8/2/2006 3:50:46 PM

Montoursville, PA

The heck with genetics, for a guy that has worked hard, to try and grow a monster. Go with the best grower. There are lots and lots of good seed out there, for next year.

8/4/2006 10:32:51 AM