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Eugene,OR

How many 2145 McMullens are you planning to grow this year? How many do you think will be grown worldwide this year? It is going to be a lot! What is your best guess????

4/4/2017 12:35:38 AM

Eugene,OR

Pattons are growing 3???

4/4/2017 12:36:33 AM

Eugene,OR

Cindy Tobeck 2?

4/4/2017 12:36:56 AM

Littlerock, WA

3

4/4/2017 1:02:06 AM

Cheshire Ma USA

I planed on growing one but couldn't find one at a reasonable price. LOL

4/4/2017 5:19:12 AM

Western Massachusetts

Not only will almost every 2145 left be grown this season, I think nearly everyone this season owns a seed that has the 2145 as the 2016 female. I predict that the 2145 will have a larger reputation than the 2009 wallace with the amount of breeding that is being done with it's genetics.

4/4/2017 7:15:09 AM

simpson,KS

Ihave at least six that have the 2145 as the female.

4/4/2017 7:32:56 AM

Alex, IN

Planting one this year, keeping the other as either a backup or for next growing season.

4/4/2017 8:11:59 AM

Paradise Mountain, New York

I think guys that might have a couple will grow just one and keep the other for next year, Just in case they have a bad summer weather wise...

4/4/2017 8:31:21 AM

Western Massachusetts

Big melons, that's my point. The 2145 is indirectly going to be grown a lot this year. I have 4 seeds with the 2145 as the female.

4/4/2017 8:49:27 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Go Cindy!

One or two here,,,,,,,,,, we'll see.

4/4/2017 9:28:39 AM

Alex, IN

I have one seed without the 2145 this year.

2145 McMullen
2624 Willemijns (2145 X 1872)
1944 Pugh (2145 X 2109)
2157 Paton (2096 X 1781) No 2145 here...

4/4/2017 9:52:43 AM

Randlett, Oklahoma

I have one but will save it for next year. I figure lots of great crosses will be made this year and use it on something next year

4/4/2017 10:00:19 AM

Littlerock, WA

It doesn't do any good sitting on the shelf! Every year there are new, bigger seeds, and likely something different will prove out to be amazing. I have a friend with 3, but I think he's only going to plant one, which I don't understand. I generally dislike planting seeds that are 2+ years old; I feel like we need to be moving forward, planting the new, unproven and the weights will collectively go up.

4/4/2017 10:51:45 AM

Colorado

I'm growing one and holding on to the other.Also growing a 800. I think Cindy's point is legit.Theres likely to be a second generation 2145 cross that does great this year and will be the next must grow seed.Its the nature of the hobby.

4/4/2017 11:13:16 AM

Alex, IN

I agree. I like to hold on if I can. Even if I don't grow it it would greatly benefit our club in an auction.

4/4/2017 11:31:07 AM

Mn

one or two here - I just need someone to give me one or two first though lol

4/4/2017 11:38:35 AM

Mission Viejo, CA

I don't know what all the fuss is. Its not like it won a HDA.


:D

4/4/2017 11:56:30 AM

Eastern Pennsylvania

I will probably save mine for our club's auction.

Besides, Alex's 1795.5 McCracken (2145 x 1625) 17% is enough to get me a PB anyhow.

4/4/2017 12:40:32 PM

Vancouver, WA

I wonder if Raven has one that we will see 10 years from now in his diary ? ps. I enjoyed seeing all those seeds from years past and am honored to have had one included with all of those old great ones.

4/4/2017 1:04:33 PM

Ireland

1795.5 McCracken is going in my plans that's a no brainer. I'm surprised not to have seen it in too many auctions this year.

4/4/2017 1:37:03 PM

Western Massachusetts

I cant afford a 2145 itself however

My lineup this year:
2624 Willemijns (2145 x 1872)
1944 Connolly (2230.5 x 2145)
1795 McCracken (2145 x 1625)

2145 has superior genes. The 1944 Connolly I likely wont grow this year because I want to save that seed. On paper it has a near perfect family tree.

4/4/2017 1:46:03 PM

Peosta, Iowa

Growing 1, plus a 2624

4/4/2017 2:50:29 PM

Streator ,Illinois

NONE and don't have any , best of luck and hope they can grow a personal best for those who do plant them

Gene

4/4/2017 5:22:12 PM

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Gene
if you ever change your mind, just ask, I will make sure I have one for you, You were one of the most generous out there with your seeds, I respect that, and for that you just need to say the word.

4/4/2017 5:35:06 PM

Bethlehem CT

I don't have any 2145's, but I am growing seeds with the 2145 in them.

4/4/2017 7:51:13 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Big Moon, why don't you just crack open the seeds and get the 2145 out? lol

4/4/2017 7:57:30 PM

Muddy Waters

1- 2145 & the Mother 1756 Toni/Rick lol

4/4/2017 8:47:56 PM

The Bowery

Funny you say that Crappie. I do have a 2145 but unfortunately you wont see it 10 years down the road as I am actually going to grow it this season. Maybe I will cross that 695 Handy into it! Very glad you enjoyed seeing all the goodies from the past. Every so often I do catch hell from growers asking why I never grew that 1068... and I have no answer to that lol!!

4/4/2017 9:58:34 PM

Bauernhof

It has been so damn cold that I don't want to burn a good seed this year. I'll hold off till 18.

4/4/2017 10:30:57 PM

Mtn. Green, Utah

Somebody please self one!

4/4/2017 11:42:25 PM

Anchorage Alaska

only 1 for me, and it was up and looking strong at the 4 day mark...totally agree with eddy.. he is the most generous grower ever .. thanks gene

4/5/2017 1:07:50 AM

Deer Park WA

Mr. McMullen you are the man! Dani and I are honored to grow one of your 2145 seeds this year, just hope to do it justice.
Thank you!

4/5/2017 1:18:29 AM

Bethlehem CT

Good one Luke!

4/5/2017 8:11:24 AM

Little-TON - Colorado

My one and only goes in this year...

4/5/2017 8:23:30 AM

Vancouver, WA

Good luck Raven - Hope you grow a personel best this year - Maybe I can get a seed next year from you....?

4/5/2017 1:04:24 PM

Italy

I'm growing only one 2145 this year.

4/5/2017 6:21:58 PM

Alex, IN

Bill Petit selfed his last season Matt.

4/5/2017 7:02:22 PM

stoughton WI

1501 barlow is 2145 x self

4/5/2017 7:34:57 PM

The Bowery

Thanks crappie. You and everyone else are more then welcome to any and all of my seeds, always. A 2145 x 695 would be a nice one to grow out next year!

4/5/2017 10:02:06 PM

JACKSON, WISCONSIN. ; )

I would like to self one of mine hope to have a few to play with

4/5/2017 10:05:55 PM

Cape Breton Nova Scotia

No 2145 but I'm growing seeds with the gene. the 1795.5 McCracken and the 1824 Shenoha.

4/5/2017 10:10:47 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

My one and only goes in next year, or the year after that. I am not planting pumpkins this year. Only tomatoes and peppers.

4/5/2017 10:55:29 PM

Littlerock, WA

I'm selfing 2 and pollinating the 3rd with the 1625.

4/6/2017 1:45:54 AM

Grittyville, WA

I'll send you an 800 Q Tip.

Not growing one... it's clearly a great seed but I believe there are other seeds just as good. A little accidental drool when I glanced at Cindy's diary... I guess my mouth was open.

4/6/2017 2:02:40 AM

Grittyville, WA

Not jealous I have plenty of good seeds... looks like Cindy is doing awesome and she might have a very good year!

4/6/2017 2:33:01 AM