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NE Arkansas

So my question is this, when harvesting seeds do any of you growers think it matters which end of the pumpkin or fruit that the seeds come out of? Like do you think the blossom end seeds are better? or the stem end seeds better? or does it not matter? I know some guys weigh the seeds, Do you think weight of a seed matters?

10/15/2018 8:55:54 PM

aurora, IL

I don't think there is a difference from blossom end to stem end when it comes to seeds, but the seeds from the stem end could have a larger genetic portion from the father than the mother opposite from the blossom end. Now with seed weight, the heavier a seed is the more developed it is and a better chance at sprouting the seed. Lighter the seed the more empty or underdeveloped the seed is and may not sprout.

10/15/2018 9:19:53 PM

Muddy Waters

I think its all a crapshoot.If a women had triplets which one will be the best kind of thing

10/15/2018 9:26:39 PM

NE Arkansas

@Christopher24 why do you think that Stem end would have a larger genetic portion from the father and vice versa?

10/15/2018 9:54:46 PM

British Columbia, Canada

Interesting question

10/15/2018 9:56:50 PM

Colorado

One pollen grain to one embryo-genetically each seed has the same random potential.

10/16/2018 12:41:27 AM

Grittyville, WA

I have not seen anything yet to make me think it matters.

10/16/2018 12:42:53 AM

Grittyville, WA

Yes all things being equal a fuller seed will be bigger to start but... A weak seed with a genetic advantage could certainly catch up and win in the end. The difference between the strongest and weakest seeds might be two weeks. If you have an old or damaged seed with good genetics give it a head start?
Start it approximately one week early so its not at a disadvantage when comparing plants later... I have fooled around with the seed weights and some dinky seeds... Thats all I can suggest.

10/16/2018 1:09:33 AM

Watlington, UK

"the seeds from the stem end could have a larger genetic portion from the father than the mother opposite from the blossom end"

Sorry but this isn't right. Every seed has 50% the genetics of each parent.

"The union of these two haploid cells at fertilization creates a new diploid organism, now containing one member of each chromosome pair derived from the male and one from the female parent."

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK9944/

10/16/2018 4:01:57 AM

Walhalla, ND.

I’m with bubba, on this one. For instance the 2145, has brought in big ones, but it’s had more lighter weight ones. Once in a while a grower will get that right seed with some of the best genetic codes.

10/16/2018 7:24:46 PM

Torrance, Ca.

ahhhh, remember that tiny little, white tipped 1495! What a tiny wimpy seed that produced a ton of monsters!

I'm with bubba and hobbit on this one.

Lets pay craps!!

10/16/2018 7:48:02 PM

Colorado

Yep every seed is a role of the dice-that's half the fun:)

10/16/2018 10:03:45 PM

Upa Creek, MO

Christopher, do you have any evidence to back up your claims?

10/17/2018 8:46:28 AM

Georgia

Is it fair to say that the 2145 has brought in more lighter weight ones than heavier ones? When a seed becomes so popular that everyone wants it including average/below average growers, I think the question becomes how many of those people have the ability to max out the genetic potential. Those who have the ability and resources and are considered top 20 growers knock it out of the park with the 2145 on a regular basis.

10/17/2018 10:47:53 AM