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Piqua, Ohio

Age caught up to my former neighbor and pumpkin growing partner so he decided to hang up his pumpkin growing hat. He gave me his coveted seed hoard among it was SEVERAL 1385's. My question is. Is it worth taking the chance putting it in the patch, or like the 1161 has it seen it's better days?

5/25/2015 10:19:36 PM

Austin MN

It would be cool to cross it back into a newier cross! :)

5/25/2015 10:39:23 PM

Johnston, R.I.

plant it

5/26/2015 2:52:51 AM

Rhode Island

great history with that seed. either plant it or grow as pollinator and then pull.
pap

5/26/2015 4:43:13 AM

Karns City PA

I would plant one if I had one :)

5/26/2015 10:45:43 AM

Johnston, Iowa

Oh yeah, plant it!

5/26/2015 5:34:10 PM

Going Green

If you don't want to plant then I will sase for a few seeds. Thank you. PUMPKIN FARM

5/26/2015 5:35:55 PM

Tinykinville

Well here is my thought, will it keep up with todays tops genetics, Id say unlikely. If you really want to grow one then grow it. If not, a great option is to donate it to your local kin club they should still have good value in auction both from nostalgia value and those that want to refresh a seed line. Best of luck any way you choose to go.

5/26/2015 6:05:04 PM

Midway, UT

My take is that after 4 years the genetics have moved on to new levels and although you could probably grow a big pumpkin from a 1385, I don't think a 1385 could grow a world record. Hate to see a great seed like that not get planted, but if you want the best, grow a newer seed from the 1385 branch of the family tree.

5/27/2015 12:50:00 PM

Germany

Who said that the 1385 which grew the 1725 Harp was the best seed out of the 1385 seed stock?

5/27/2015 2:01:22 PM

Germany

...that said, I think you should grow this seed, especially if you have room for more than just one or two plants, then grow the 1385 in direct comparison with some other of your favorite seeds (with probably newer genetics and which are believed to grow bigger pumpkins), this could give you an idea of what the potential of the genetics in your particular 1385 seed actually is.

5/27/2015 2:04:05 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

It depends what your goals are. Realistically we would all like to be the new world champion.. realistically I am going to go out on a limb and say it won't be me. My goal has always been the 1000 pound mark.. there are hundreds of seeds that can get me there and the 1385 certainly has way over that potential.

5/27/2015 2:24:42 PM

Colorado

I look at this exactly like Jamie. Why grow a 1385 when theres 2nd, third and 4 generation crosses out of that seed that have produced or are 2000lbers.

5/27/2015 2:27:22 PM

Glosta

If I handed a seed to you and told you "if you plant this and grow its progeny for the next 4 years and it will yield a 1 ton pumpkin", would you turn it down? Its not just nostalgia its a potential lineage to maybe even larger pumpkins than the greats of today.

5/27/2015 4:31:01 PM

Piqua, Ohio

I started 2 of them and they will be in my high tunnel. I'm going to pollinate the 1811 Graham and 1964 Liggit. I will sib the 1385. Also found a 1370 Rose I will pollinate the 979 Rahe.

5/27/2015 6:23:12 PM

Piqua, Ohio

I do have plenty other seeds I will give away for a bubble with postage. giantpumpkin@roadrunner.com

5/27/2015 6:26:10 PM

Piqua, Ohio

No hoarders though. Someone with a 4-H club or school project etc.

5/27/2015 6:27:31 PM