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Connecticut

It is that time of year when there are giant pumpkins are hitting the scales and are still in the patch yet to be weighed. I am seeking to attempt to preserve the best of the best plant material over the winter. So, if you have a plant that you think has a top-10 potential please let me know so I can pass on the procedure for shipping cuttings. It is not a hard process just requires some specific steps. You do not need to ship any soil or even a vine that has roots, I just need an actively growing vine tip that is about 12”-18” long.

One limitation is that the material must be in the USA as the shipping time required from outside the states makes the time to long for the material to survive. I have tried it in the past and it has not worked out.

To all of the growers that may be in this top-10 category I can assure you that your identity will be confidential, it just helps me if I can space out the influx of cuttings as I have limited space in my propagation chamber.

As a teaser, I already have already received cuttings from two different plants and I welcome any others. No guarantees (expressed or implied) the cuttings will root or I will have the space to keep them, but I just wanted to remind everyone that I am now taking cuttings from this years pumpkin crop.

Best of luck to everyone at the scales!!! (Even if your pumpkin is not in the top-10)

10/1/2014 7:49:52 PM

Austin MN

Matt I have cuttings from the 2328 Chris is growing.

10/1/2014 8:49:03 PM

Springfield, Missouri

Hey Matt, I was thinking it might be cool to see a super heavy (+25 or more) crossed with one of the top 10. I'm sure we can expect some great crosses from you this winter either way. Good luck!

10/1/2014 10:30:34 PM

Austin MN

I gonna try to do that cross this winter if my college allows it Logan!

10/2/2014 12:24:24 AM

Omaha, Ne.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6aD-m7Cw84

10/2/2014 9:32:51 PM

Bethlehem CT

The winter breeding project has really helped advance the AG lines, I still feel the best is yet to come with these winter grown seeds.

10/3/2014 7:43:12 AM