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Washington State

Our new DVD "HOW I GREW A 1791 LB. PUMPKIN" is now ready. We can still get this 2 hr. Audio Visual experience to you by Christmas if ordered by Friday. Check out the complete description at www.hollandsgiants.com and look for our ad on Big Pumpkins soon. Gift certificates also available in any amount.

Thanks and Merry Christmas, Joel & Mari Lou Holland

12/18/2013 5:37:38 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Your a hard worker Joel!

12/18/2013 11:01:13 PM

Onawa,Iowa

Sounds good Joel

12/19/2013 12:04:51 AM

Upa Creek, MO

Thanks

12/19/2013 7:44:15 AM

Muddy Waters

I think if you put the 1791 seed with the video for 35$ or 40$ .You would sell a lot of them.Just a suggestion.If you do I will take one.

12/19/2013 7:51:02 AM

Karns City PA

That's a good idea handy I would also great info with a great seed :)

12/19/2013 8:24:29 AM

Washington State

We had a very low seed count on the 1791-very disappointing, otherwise we would have offered it with the DVD. We wish you all a Merry Christmas and a very successful pumpkin patch next year-J & ML

12/19/2013 10:47:49 AM

Muddy Waters

Thx for responding! Merry Christmas

12/19/2013 8:39:13 PM

Muddy Waters

Just curious how many flowers did you use to pollinate the 1791?? I just ask because I used more then one & came back thirty minutes later I pollinate again.No bees in the kin cave.I had a decent count in Tiny 1317.The 2009 was a great plant Big leafs & healthy.It will be interseting to see will I get a small leaf plant or big??

12/19/2013 8:44:09 PM

Indiana

Handy, There are over 6000 pollen grains on each male. I dont think multiple flowers and multiple times makes any difference. I had good seed counts using 1 male on 2 or 3 females.

12/20/2013 10:01:52 AM

Washington State

Thanks everyone. I do try and use 3 or more males per female blossom when they are available. Who knows what causes low seed count, perhaps it was an environmental factor. It is often cool and damp here in June.

12/20/2013 11:21:55 AM

Muddy Waters

Well Tom if the pollen is not at its peak time.Say your a bit early Then coming back in 30 minutes or using multiple flowers would increase your odds of a good seed count.It certainly cant hurt.

12/20/2013 5:05:36 PM

Muddy Waters

Bubba always said "The window of Ovulation is obscure, so be certain to send the cure.Many males will prevail!The more stroking & poking!The more seeding for breeding!So what the hell!" LOL!

12/20/2013 5:27:33 PM