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Title: Seeds from grown things?
Post by: Andy H on October 13, 2004, 18:41:52

>:(I got seeds from shop and grew a pumpkin 75lb
If I use the biggest seeds from it, will I probably get a bigger one next year?

Title: Re:Seeds from grown things?
Post by: john_miller on October 14, 2004, 03:57:53

No. It just means they attracted more nutrition this year. The genetic composition of all the seeds regarding the ability to produce large fruit next year will be the same.

Title: Re:Seeds from grown things?
Post by: Mrs Ava on October 14, 2004, 11:58:31

So, weedy looking seeds have as much chance of doing the business as big fat healthy looking seeds huh. I always pick the big seeds and leave the little ones til last, shan't bother in future. ;D

Title: Re:Seeds from grown things?
Post by: Andy H on October 14, 2004, 18:06:24

MMmmm ???So have you noticed any difference in your first seeds used then Emma?

How do people know they have good seed for sale then???

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