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BrightLight
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Seeds From America
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April 16, 2008, 13:08:00 »
Hello To All ;D,
I Have Just Joined The Forum Only Yesterday So I Say Hello To Everyone :P,
Anyway Back To Pumpkins, I Just Received Some Seeds That Were Sent From America (Added Picture)
Have Anyone Else This Year Using Seeds From America.
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Last Edit: April 16, 2008, 13:15:32 by BrightLight
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betula
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Re: Seeds From America
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April 16, 2008, 14:17:42 »
Hello Brightlight welcome to A4A .
Good luck with your pumpkin growing.
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BrightLight
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Re: Seeds From America
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April 16, 2008, 16:45:18 »
Aw Thank You :-*
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manicscousers
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www.golborne-allotments.co.uk
Re: Seeds From America
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April 16, 2008, 17:44:44 »
hiya, brightlight, nice to meet you, no doubt Jeannine will have some seeds from abroad ;D
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BrightLight
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Re: Seeds From America
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April 16, 2008, 19:30:27 »
Okay, Thanks For That Manic ;D
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Jeannine
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Re: Seeds From America
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April 16, 2008, 20:35:29 »
Hello, there, yep,I think probably the bulk of my pumpkins and squash seeds are from America...all 137 varieties!!!
I can't quite read what it says on your plastic bag though and am wondering if they are from a specific pumpkin breeder , perhaps grown for pumpkin size rather than a named variety.
Look like super healthy seeds, very interesting.
Good luck with them and a very warm welcome to A4A.
XX Jeannine
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BrightLight
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Re: Seeds From America
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April 17, 2008, 11:33:08 »
Hi, Jeannine
Wow 137 Varieties,I think the names on the bag are what breeder has named and weight of the pumpkin had weighed.
It Doesn't Look like i won't be growing in a allotment because i am still on the waiting list be on there for over a year now and the allotment is just 20ft away from my back gate. Just so tempting just to go over there and start digging
Anyway Thanks
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Suzanne
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Re: Seeds From America
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April 17, 2008, 12:19:27 »
Also growing seeds from America, but although I have a wide variety of seeds I can only grow about 8 different plants at any one time as not enough space. One of them will definitely be the Sugar pie squash that Jeannine put in her swap though. I have always used pumpkin and squash as a savoury dish so really looking forward to trying out a pie recipe. :)
Can't wait to getgrwoing as I have just eaten the last Crown Prince squash harvested last year. :'(
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BrightLight
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Re: Seeds From America
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April 18, 2008, 14:34:23 »
Hope You Get Good Results Suzanne ;D
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giantpumpkins
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Re: Seeds From America
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October 21, 2008, 07:05:19 »
Now it is October, it would be nice to know how you got on as you had a decent start with the seed you chose. The pedigree of seed is so very important if you want to grow really big pumpkins - You might not grow a giant pumpkin from good seed but you will definitely not grow one from poor seed!
Each year we buy in top class seed from the record breaking pumpkins (or their 'parents'). This season we grew two seed stock pumpkins on a plant germinated from a 1402 pound (637kg) "Bosworth" pumpkin. If anyone wants to have a go from seed with record breaking potential they will be on sale as soon as they dry out! Be warned - you need a very well prepared big piece of ground to grow really big pumpkins but, with the right seed, you should grow a 200 - 300 lb pumpkin with little to no effort. After that, the effort required is exponential!
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pete JB
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Re: Seeds From America
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May 12, 2009, 21:19:10 »
Hi there. I just found this thread.
I am a member of 2 growing clubs, 1 in the USA and the other based in Canada.
I get a seed pack each year from both clubs with lots of good seeds inside.
If anyone wants good seed with proven pedigree then I will give you some for free. Please ask here and I will respond.
You can also check out the site
www.bigpumpkins.com
This is the best site in the world for pumpkin growing resources and top class growers (including Brooks Bosworth) will give you their seeds for the price of a stamped addressed bubble envelope.
It`s really not nessesary to buy seed. Most of the good seed stocks will produce 1000lb pumpkins given the right conditions and skill levels from the grower.
Cheers
Pete
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betula
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Re: Seeds From America
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May 12, 2009, 21:23:53 »
Welcome to the forum Pete :)
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pete JB
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Re: Seeds From America
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May 13, 2009, 14:42:25 »
Hi Betula.
Thanks for the welcome !
Best wishes
Pete
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1066
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May 13, 2009, 15:29:12 »
and hello and welcome from me too
1066
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shirlton
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Re: Seeds From America
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May 13, 2009, 18:11:08 »
On our allotment site we have all been given 2 pumpkin seeds from America to grow. A bit of fun, just to see who can get the biggest one. BTW welcome to the forum
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1066
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And all that ..... in Hastings
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May 14, 2009, 07:19:14 »
What a great idea Shirl, as you say a bit of fun. And look forward to hearing the results!!
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Digeroo
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Re: Seeds From America
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June 07, 2009, 11:25:53 »
Not this year but have had them in the past. Grew Magda courgettes and several nice tomatoes and a cucumber. Make sure you pay by credit card and watch your statement for abnormal use. Seeds were quite cheap for organics, but dollar risen since then though it has been sinking fast lately.
They have all sorts of interesting looking tomatoes, courgettes, suqashes and beans.
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