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Fairport,NY

Anyone growing this seed this year? Would really like to keep track on it's progress, sounds like a very interesting Big and Orange contender!!!

3/10/2010 5:35:19 PM

Colorado

it will be interesting to see what is grown off the 700. Brad P did the same cross in '08 and grew it last year:

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=121430

3/10/2010 7:19:14 PM

Frankfort Ohio

if all goes well it will be in my patch plan on pollinating it with the 603 muller

3/10/2010 8:06:35 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Jed that is a very interesting cross! There aren't too many seeds out there with both 772 and 603.5 in them and then add the 1385 for size that sounds real good.

3/10/2010 11:23:56 PM

Johnston, R.I.

Growing it

3/11/2010 12:24:15 AM

Ohio

Im growing it, I have a great feeling about that seed , and Im taking a wild guess thinking and hoping its going to grow a really BIG bright orange pumpkin, but we will find that out soon enough, growing season is just around the corner!

3/11/2010 6:37:17 AM

Thuringia/Germany

This Seeds (700 & 625) stands also with me far on top on the list for 2010. Nice shape and colour have persuaded me.

3/11/2010 12:20:21 PM

Coventry R.I.

I,m growing the 1385 and the 772,,, was thinking of selfing them,,, But I came up with a better idea,,, I,m going to start the 1225 Jutras use it as pollenaitor,,and cross both ,,, if possible. (1385 x 1225) (772 x 1225) I think the 1225 would be a great poll. Tell me what you think.

3/11/2010 4:46:47 PM

Fairport,NY

Frank 4: Introducing the 1225 Jutras is exactly along the lines of what I was thinking in 2008...
Take a look at this cross that I did in 2008.
480.5 McMillan 08' (1290 Poirier X 819. VanHook)

819.5 VanHook (932.5 Tanner 05' X 998 Pukos)
932.5 Tanner 05'(1225 Jutras X Self)

Untapped Big and Orange potential in the 480.5 McMillan 08'
Shoot me a Bubble If you want to be the first to test out it's potential?

Bumkin

3/11/2010 6:30:43 PM

Eastern Pennsylvania

Frank, as far as selfing goes my gut feeling is this: the 1385 was already selfed by Ms. Harp so unless you break 1725 it would have a hard time getting popular. And the 772, similar story with a slight twist. A nice 772 that is selfed with good shape and color and weighing at least 900 pounds would be appealing. To me seeds from a selfed pumpkin are just not worth growing unless the pumpkin itself is absolutely perfect for whatever that thing is that you might be going for. Jim

3/11/2010 9:39:54 PM

Ohio

I kinda agree with Jimmy on that one Frank. But ether way, you have a couple great seeds there you are growing.

3/12/2010 4:51:33 AM

Coventry R.I.

I See where you were comming from,, Bumkin do you have a picture,,, nice cross. And Jim I do aggree with you also with the 772,,,,, if I could only get 900 out of it ,,,,lol. Thanks Brook,s,, Good luck this year,,, and jim and bumkin Thanks for the advice.

3/12/2010 12:00:25 PM

Fairport,NY

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=97875

3/12/2010 5:03:04 PM

Fairport,NY

that 1225.4 Jutras was sure quite a looker!!!!
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/DisplayPhoto.asp?pid=2499&gid=1

3/12/2010 5:27:31 PM

Coventry R.I.

Thanks Bumkin,,, great color and shape,, Shoot me a e/mail,, I have 1225 picture,, nows that the best I,ve ever seen,,

3/12/2010 9:50:18 PM

Ohio

Bumpkin,Frank, From talking with Bill through emails Im pretty sure ether Bill or his wife Linda will be growing that 700 seed this year , and I would think Linda is excited about growers growing it this year instead of them all the time always growing Bill's seeds,,LOL,,, Give Linda's seed a try and you might just grow bigger pumpkins then you get from Bill's seeds,,lol!!
Ain't that right Bill?,,,ha!!!

(700 Rodonis below)
http://www.bigpumpkins.com/DisplayPhoto.asp?pid=6461

Bumkin, that is a beautiful orange pumpkin that you grew, first time I had seen that pumpkin, but very nice.

3/13/2010 3:34:15 AM

Litchfield N. H. 03052

Hay !! got to get my eyes checked, did I read that last post right? lol Not to worry, Linda is a fine grower , thank god we will be growing together as a team this year.
Wait till you see what she is crossing it with !

3/15/2010 12:21:07 PM

Bristol R.I. USA

Bill I'm sure that you and Mrs. Rodonis will have a great year. It was awesome talking to you and Linda. You have so much knowledge to give the community.I felt like i was at the Baseball Hall of fame testamonial dinner with all the inductees. God I love this hobby!

4/26/2010 12:29:38 PM