Watermelon Growing Forum
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Subject: Who has their lineup set for next year?
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JEB37355 |
Manchester, TN
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Mine isn't set, but I have a good idea on 5 of the 6 plants I'm gonna grow. As of right now I plan on having:
239 Leonard (197 Leonard x 211 Leonard) 260 Clementz (255 Mitchell x 239 Leonard) 228 Dawson (285 Edwards x open) 211 Leonard (207 Hunt x 216 Mitchell) 110 Bright(242 Carson x open) x 291 Kent
Not sure what to plant in spot 6, and may even change this up some. Have my eye on a couple others if I can get them on the cheap.
Any ideas.
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12/23/2011 10:35:44 AM
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tallcorn |
Linden, Mi.,
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255-mitchell - Thanks Marv ! 234-Berry - My PB ???? 165-Cantrell - Thank you Brother Dave !! 228-Clementz - Thanks Mark !
I got some old Bright seeds, might try one them. They just have that great feeling.
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12/23/2011 1:57:27 PM
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OkieGal |
Boise City, Oklahoma, USA
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Got some really swell ones in the GWG pack I picked up today. Hmmmmmmmm
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12/23/2011 2:04:05 PM
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1SG |
Alabama
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I plan on growing 13 plants this year and have some decisions to make. Any hints from the heavy hitters club???
282 dawson 11 (255 mitchell X open) 251 dawson 11 (291 kent X open) 228 dawson 11 (285 edwards X open) 274 kent 11 (239 Leonard X Sibb) 253 kent 11 (267 Pleasant X 291 Kent) 242 kent 11 (285 Edwards X 291 Kent) 260 Clementz 11 (255 mitchell X 239 Leonard) 228 knight 11 (knight X 138 kent) 197 knight 11 (160 knight X 267 pleasant
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12/23/2011 2:26:53 PM
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Walking Man |
formerly RGG
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If I had healthy plants from all my seed collection and was ready to plant today I think I would choose the following six:
171 Masterson (197 Leonard x 211 Leonard) 260.5 Clementz (255 Mitchell x 239 Leonard) 199.5 Mudd 2010 (255 Mitchell x 178.5 Mudd 04) 255 Mitchell (168 Johnson x 157 Bright) 285 Edwards (157 Bright x 168 Johnson) 211 Leonard 07 (207 Hunt x 216 Mitru)
It is very difficult to choose though as I have lots of other good genetics that I would love to give a try.And again my deep felt thanks to everyone who generously helped me out with their seeds.
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12/23/2011 2:47:34 PM
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brotherdave |
Corryton, TN
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Patch expansion went on this fall and I have more room so these are the proven or somehwat proven seeds that are going in:
165(B) Cantrell 10 (209 Kent x 225 Bright) 1 seed grown, 1 melon over 250 lbs. More than one going in. 209 Kent (255 Mitchell x 251 Mudd) I've seen what it can do in a weed patch and I gotta know what it can really do. 285 Edwards (157 Bright x 168 Johnson) Proven over 240 178.5 Mudd (not sure) Proven over 250 and dense 267 Edwards (255 Mitchell x 262 Bright) Proven over 250 191 Carson (?) Planted 2 last year and they were my fastest gainers until the varmints got em
Other possible proven: 35 Kent, 255 Mitchell, 239 Leonard There will be a number of unproven seeds to be planted.
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12/23/2011 2:48:49 PM
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Bubba Presley |
Muddy Waters
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I will grow less plants this year 2- 260 Clementz 2-291 Kents 2-undecided 255s or 239s or???
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12/23/2011 3:30:54 PM
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paul f |
Southeast Texas
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291 kent 260 kent 260 clementz 251 mudd 251 dawson 249 bright 255 mitchell 178 mudd 182 vanhook 267 pleasant
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12/23/2011 8:03:12 PM
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Marvin |
Fenton, MI
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After a lot of consideration for genetic improvement crosses, these are the 5 I've decided to plant:
255 Mitchell (168 Johnson x 157 Bright) 272 Peden (243.5 Kent x 247 Kent) 252 Neptune (267 Edwards x 197.5 Neptune) 213 Henry (234 Edwards x 239 Zuener) 239 Zuener (217 Pleasant x Open)
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12/25/2011 8:53:20 AM
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shouck65 |
Mount Vision, NY
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Only two my first year out and it looks like:
234 Berry '11 (255 Mitchell x 291 Kent) 260 Clementz '11 (255 Mitchell x 239 Leonard)
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12/25/2011 10:34:12 AM
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Bill Edwards |
Marshall, MI
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As of right now. 255Mitchell 168Johnsonx157 Bright 285 Edwards 157Bright x 168 Johnson =Reverse of 255 M 282 Dawson 255 Mitchell x Open 168 Johnson 150Keysor 96 x ? ( Old school genetics) 239 Leonard 197 Leonard x 211 Leonard If you trace the 239 Leonard back It has the140 Elkins and the 168 Johnson in it
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12/25/2011 10:38:05 AM
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Bourney(Team Lunatic) |
Petrolia,Ontario. Canada
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Bill just wondering if you might be able to send me an email?? this is Lonnie Bourne from canada a member of GWG. email me at jenandlon@sympatico.ca
thanks Lonnie
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12/25/2011 8:51:40 PM
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Lovingitinflorida |
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209 Holloway (291 Kent X 268 Bright) 211 Westfall (224 Westfall X 239 Leonard) 81 Bowers (260 Bright X 255 Conrad) Seed cross: 110 Bright(242 Carson open pollinated) X 291Kent Seed cross: 157 Bright X 291 Kent Seed cross: 268 Bright X 248 Bright Seed cross: 81 Bowers X 285 Edwards 249 Bright (246 Bright X 229 Bright) 248 Bright (Open pollinated 157 Bright) 157 Bright (Open pollinated 148 Bowers) 291 Kent (239 Leonard X 157 Bright) 285 Edwards (157 Bright X 168 Johnson) 255 Mitchell(168 Johnson X 157 Bright) 282 Dawson (Open pollinated 255 Mitchell) If the weather stays dry, I will go with two each of the 209 Holloway, 211 Westfall, and 157 Bright
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12/27/2011 11:20:54 AM
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Smoky Mtn Pumpkin (Team GWG) |
sevierville, Tn
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Not set yet, maybe 8- 239 leonards ! LOL Got to break that 300 lb barrier. Got all winter to think about it.
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12/27/2011 3:11:50 PM
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scott_kim_west_nc |
Hampstead, NC 28443
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282.2 Dawson 2011 (255 mitchell X open) 291 Kent 2010 (239 Leonard X 157 Bright) 228 Dawson 2011 (285 Edwards x open) 194.5 Mudd 2008 (231 Mitchell x 255 Mitchell)
194.5 Mudd 2008 might be a sleeper seed based on genetics, going to try it out.
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12/27/2011 3:15:00 PM
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pizzapete |
Hamilton Nj
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i cant decide im only got room for 2 plants one will be the 291 kent,then im doing the enie meanie miney moe pick,lol pizza
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12/27/2011 4:04:05 PM
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Walking Man |
formerly RGG
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My 231 Mitchell seed grew my biggest melon last year. I think crossing it with the 255 is probably a great cross. I would certainly grow that one if I had it.
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12/27/2011 7:34:26 PM
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just bill ( team Pettit ) |
Adams County
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2 - 239 leonard's 1 - 259 kent
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12/27/2011 7:43:33 PM
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wv melonman |
Watervalley Ms
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Not set, but Iam thinking- 94 Gunter 113 kent x 243.5 kent - 274 kent 239 x239L MAYBE- 200.5 mitchell 157 Bright x 168 Johnson reverse of 255 Mitchell has anybody grown this seed?- 291 KENT 239X157 I haven't talked to Chris yet but these seeds look good to me 113- 213 - 243.5 - 229.
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12/29/2011 7:06:59 PM
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