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Maryland

This will be my first year growing giant pumpkins. I received 1 seed from a seed exchange. What would be the best way to germinate it without it dying. Also if anybody has any good tips to share i would be willing to listen

Thanks
BenJoe

2/4/2010 9:09:00 PM

Preston CT

You could let a SNGPG member germinate it and send it in the mail to you from RI. It worked for Don Young last year...Or file the edges a little...soak it for a couple of hours and place it in the seedling dirt mix in a peat pot which is kept at 80-90 degrees f and it should germinate in 3-5 days...make sure the soil is moist and not too wet...

2/5/2010 6:21:14 AM

Anamosa, IA BPIowegian@aol.com

If you want more seeds, shoot me an email. I will give you my address and you can send me a stamped bubble envelope. My pumpkins weren't that huge but have good genetics. And I will send you enough so you can do some tests first.

2/5/2010 9:44:02 AM

Finksburg, Md

BenJoe, where in Md. are you? I am also a first year grower, I am in Carroll County. I have been reading these message boards as much as I can trying learn as much as I can.

2/5/2010 6:42:00 PM

South Hero, VT

Benjoe, send me your address to minok2014@yahoo.com if you want some seeds from 400+ lb pumpkins. Make all your mistakes on the small ones, then grow the BIG ones.

2/9/2010 7:13:59 PM

Nowhere

BenJoe,
Can you email me?
littlenooktreefarm@gmail.com
I am in your area
thanks

2/14/2010 12:19:28 PM

Minnesota

I have a few seeds I can send you, send me a address to send them and I will take care of bubble and postage. fogsurfer313@yahoo.com

2/14/2010 1:54:55 PM

DeWitt, Iowa

BenJoe, Iowegian has seeds with good genetics, the reason they didn't reach their potential was because they got flooded. I would send him a bubble.
Grant

2/14/2010 6:56:47 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

BenJoe, lot's and lot's of good info, on seed starting forum, here on bp.com!!! Peace, Wayne

2/15/2010 11:47:02 PM

Maryland

Thankyou for all responding very quickly. I have emailed some of you who gave there email. You all are very generous.

Thanks
Benjoe

2/23/2010 4:15:36 PM