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Murphys, CA

How do we get our hands on the seeds from the new record holders?

10/22/2010 2:27:39 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

cld, seeds from the new World Record holders will prbly be a lil tough to get, unless you already have an established relationship w/ them!!! Not to say that they will not be unobtainable (Thanks G, for the terminology)!! I would venture a guess that if you don't already know Mr./or Mrs. 1810, or 291,etc!! that a seed auction here on bp.com is yer best bet!!! Some clubs,(w/seed distribution pkg) might have a foot up, but who knows?? Peace, Wayne
PS...several new state record holders, should be a bit easier to obtain!!!

10/23/2010 3:37:55 AM

El Paso TX.

As Wayne said - but another alternative would be to look at the genetics that grew that pumpkin and look for the same genetic cross in another pumpkin that hasn't grown a world record or wait until the following year and look for seeds from a pumpkin grown off of that seed and crossed with another with the traits you are looking for (ie. there are a lot of pumpkins that were grown this year with the 1725 as either the Female or Male that will be easier to obtain than the 1725 itself - yet still have the genetics to grow a monster)

10/23/2010 12:42:29 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Well said JD...and I would like to add that if you purchase a seed at an auction here on bp.com...it will help support that grower's group!!! Lots of groups count on/depend on auctions to support their prize structure at their weighoff! cld, prbly several grower groups in yer area also do a seed distribution pkg. (Minimal cost, and you get several seeds!!) (Not real sure where Murphys, CA is??) Peace, Wayne

10/25/2010 11:13:41 PM

Wa

Best to wait the next year after a world record is set, then you can get seeds from people that grew the world record seeds, these still have the genetics, are more plentiful, and are proven then also.

11/26/2010 1:00:16 AM