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Clarence, NY

What's better in the end - the seeds that germinate quickly (24-48 hrs) or those that germinate slower (72 - 96 hrs)? I ask because I've observed as much as a 24 hour difference with seeds coming from the same pumpkin recently under controlled conditions. Does it really matter come September/October?

Thanks

4/9/2008 8:05:31 PM

Colorado

pumpki,it doesnt mean anything.the slow sprouters may blow by the fast ones and they may not.often one of your least impressive(early seedling) will catch a gear when its planted in the garden. 1068 wallace seed is a infamous slow seedling thats done OK

4/9/2008 8:17:36 PM

Rhode Island

several years ago we had an extra 1068 plant that took forever to germinated ( even pull the seed out a couple times to see what was going on )
she finally germinated, had only one seed leaf and looked like shit.
gave the plant to a buddy who drove 45 miles to get it and he went close to 1,300 with it.
go figure?

4/9/2008 10:19:46 PM

Somers, CT

There are too many factors involved. I think just germinating sometimes is a miracle itself.

4/10/2008 8:18:08 AM

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The 845 Bobier was a very slow germinator also, I believe some took up to 2 weeks to germinate.
Also the tan seeds can handle a long germination a lot better than a white seed. In my playing aroung, white seeds will rot in the seed in about week, whereas the tan ones are good for about twice as long

4/10/2008 9:17:50 AM

Santa Rosa, CA

Pap,

How long (in days) is forever on the 1068 to germinate in your reply above?

Chuck

4/10/2008 10:56:32 AM

Clarence, NY

Thanks for the responses - I guess if your lucky to have a 1068 forever is forever.

In the end - I've got to agree with Rob T that the whole thing is miracle!

Jim

4/11/2008 8:43:20 PM