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London, Ohio

about half of the seeds i retrieved out of my 532 lber had cracks on the face so big you can see the inside. what causes this and are the seeds bad now or will they still germinate?
thanks
dan

9/28/2006 3:09:08 PM

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Cracked seeds often germinate better since more moisture can enter the seed coat. I feel they probably don't store as well since moisture can be lost through these cracks.

9/29/2006 12:05:56 AM

Deer Park WA

Cracked seeds often mean they were trying to germinate inside the pumpkin. They should be fine if there not moldy and are dried quickly. They probably wont be viable for more thane a few years if the embryo is exposed to the atmosphere.

9/29/2006 12:15:10 AM

London, Ohio

thanks for the replies

9/29/2006 10:33:58 AM

Ohio

Dan, I got your email, Im gonna send one back here in a few.

Brooks

9/29/2006 6:53:38 PM