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Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

I was given an 869.5 Calai 2000 that I was able to get germinated. 1000ppn Gibberellic Acid for 6 hour soak, and 85 degrees in a biochar peat mix. This was actually the first seed I ever grew. Along with a pumpkin seed from "Tiny Tim" not sure who he was.

4/19/2025 5:07:15 PM

Grittyville, WA

Impressive. Was it refrigerated?

4/20/2025 12:22:38 AM

Bethlehem CT

Great accomplishment, thanks for sharing your technique. I was wondering how you did it.

4/20/2025 7:59:41 AM

Nova Scotia

That is quite an achievement congrats ENGELS! Best of luck.

4/20/2025 8:27:57 AM

Mission Viejo, CA

This is awesome. Wonder if that is a record?

Let's say it is. :D

4/21/2025 7:26:51 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

Awesome news.... I love that seed and grew my 689.5 off of it. The pumpkin had a perfect shape and a beautiful ORANGE color.

[Last edit: 04/22/25 2:35:32 PM]

4/22/2025 10:29:51 AM

Lebanon, Oregon

How was it stored? I’ve kept some in a jar in my freezer and most seem to last at least 20 years. Good luck!

4/24/2025 12:35:06 PM

Syracuse, NY

Hey, there he is!!! eric g

4/24/2025 10:40:36 PM

Hamilton - New Zealand

Very cool to hear

4/25/2025 6:10:39 AM

NE Arkansas

I germinated a Bright watermelon seed from the late 70s a few years ago. I germed 2 out of 3

4/28/2025 1:09:11 AM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

That's great to hear Shannon! Maybe you can grow a real looker on it like the 953 Langevin, and also make some nice crosses. I'll be keeping an eye on your diary. Growz'em orange! Engel orange! Or should I say Calai orange LOL!!!

5/18/2025 2:42:21 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

She is growing like a weed. I have a fluted/thick vine that wants to give me stress. I have started heavy watering and calcium nitrate to correct.

5/25/2025 12:13:05 PM

Brooktondale, New York

That is awesome man, so cool to bring quality old genetics back into the picture. Surely she will be your little baby for the year. Keep us updated

5/26/2025 8:47:18 AM