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Rhode Island

I,m looking for a 359 Foss to grow next season. I have plenty of Orange seeds to trade if needed. Or does anyone have Mr. Foss e/mail
Thanks

11/17/2015 8:28:40 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

I do not believe Bill has any left.

11/18/2015 7:35:41 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

If you don't find one, my 1047.5 is a selfed 359.

11/18/2015 8:25:04 AM

I. Falls, Minn

Seeds from the same fruit can have different genetic makeup. Wouldn’t having a seed from a good plant(1047.5) selfed have as good or better chance of having the same or better genetic material as an original Foss 359? I have one Foss 359 left, but plan on selfing it next year to preserve the genetics.

11/18/2015 8:51:30 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Check out the 781 Engel 15. "THELMA" It is a the 1374 Engel 2014 (359 Foss 13 x 1048 Engel 12) x 359 Foss. I believe this will be a highly desired seed for Shape, Symmetry and Color. The 1143 Engel 2015 is the 359 Foss 2013 x 1374 Engel 14. Both were awesome pumpkins, I just could not get good weight gains this summer. Might be time to give the patch a rest for a year.

11/18/2015 1:55:30 PM

Rhode Island

Thanks Guys

11/19/2015 7:34:49 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Linus, I rested the patch and it was a brutally long summer. I'd advise to avoid at all cost or at least grow a 150 on a temporary side bed while letting the main area recoup.

11/19/2015 9:06:43 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Oh no I would be growing at a satellite patch with Full Sun, Irrigation, Fertile Soil. Sun is my major issue right now

11/20/2015 9:00:11 PM

Buffalo, MN (Billsbigpumpkins@hotmail.com)

Linus's blood is orange and couldn't make through a year without growing a big orange pumpkin to hug everyday. Have a great 2016 to all orange growers.

11/20/2015 10:45:29 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

That's good to hear Shannon.
I especially like checking out the diary of the orange growers, such as yourself.

11/20/2015 11:40:58 PM

Rhode Island

linus Your doing pretty good a 1347 and a 1145 great lookin pumpkins,,,, I have the sun problems lol

11/21/2015 2:43:06 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

I could write a book on how to grow in shade. It's tough, except for those excruciatingly hot days in July.

11/21/2015 6:33:03 PM

Canada

I have 2 359 foss seeds, email me explorer04@rogers.com
Got 3 of them last year I grew one this spring I have 2 left.

11/22/2015 8:23:22 PM

Beaver dam ky

Iowegian I would love to get one of your 1047. I saw it at anamosa it should have been a Howard dill winner.

11/28/2015 9:10:27 PM