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Milan L

Winnipeg, Manitoba

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=305843

Do you think these seeds have a chance?

7/15/2019 3:36:50 PM

Little Ketchup

Grittyville, WA

Love it. Yes they will sprout.

7/16/2019 3:59:18 AM

Engel's Great Pumpkins and Carvings

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

The viability of the seeds being that old is pretty low

7/16/2019 7:28:00 AM

Pumpkineer

Marshfield, Ma, USA

I'm inclined to agree with Shannon, but Mother Nature can be very unpredictable. Personally, I'm hoping they sprout. Keep us posted.

7/16/2019 4:21:18 PM

pumpkinpal2

Syracuse, NY

i'm glad you tried a few rather than all - perhaps you'll have a chance to try several methods of sprouting, such as, next, actual seed-starting mix in a peat pot. good luck---eg

7/18/2019 1:24:26 AM

brotherdave

Corryton, TN

I sprouted a bunch of corn seeds from 1980 this year. Germination rates varied by variety. 91% to 40%. 0% on pumpkin seeds older than 1985. Paper towel method on all. Good luck.

7/18/2019 3:45:32 AM

Little Ketchup

Grittyville, WA

Any luck?

7/21/2019 10:13:40 PM

Milan L

Winnipeg, Manitoba

Nothing yet - will try different methods... I'll let you know when they do sprout (rather, if they do)

7/24/2019 5:48:14 PM

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