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Middle TN

Marvelous Mable comes home today and Id like to collect the seed. Shes been off the vine 6 days now, but I dont know if that matters. Mable is 62 days old is that old enough to have mature seed? Also other than washing them in a bleach solution and putting them on a screen to dry is there anything else I should do? Id appreciate any tips or advice :)
Tammy

8/1/2010 2:39:36 PM

Minnesota

(speaking with only a few years exp) I keep a fan on mine and stir them maybe 3 times a day for 2-3 weeks, they can get moldy, dark if you don't.

8/1/2010 4:38:31 PM

Kevinstinindians@yahoo.com

62 days should be plenty of time to mature seeds.

8/1/2010 7:21:04 PM

Middle TN

a lot of the seeds had roots, I assume those are no good and I should toss them... right?
Im uploading pics now.

8/1/2010 8:29:35 PM

Pataskala,OH

weird

8/1/2010 9:13:50 PM

Middle TN

is that weird? I thought Id read about it before, but Ive read so much its all gotten mushed together.

8/1/2010 9:18:56 PM

Western NY

toss the sprouted ones. it happens, not a big deal.

8/1/2010 9:42:45 PM

Navarre,OH

Germination in the fruit happens in alot of different veggies its normal if the seeds are kept in the fruit a little too long.

8/1/2010 9:47:19 PM

Middle TN

thank you, I'll toss em, but just out of curiosity if they were planted would they grow?

thanks for the tip about the fan Richard B. :)

8/1/2010 10:02:49 PM

Western NY

yes, they should grow. toss one in a corner and see what happens.

8/1/2010 10:52:08 PM

Mingo Co. WV

Congrats on your beautiful pumpkin .Im new to growing ever since I started reading on BP I have followed your diary looks like your hard work paid off .Im not sure when is the proper time to ask is but I would like to grow one of your seeds next year.
Thanks Todd

8/1/2010 11:19:56 PM

Middle TN

cool, my BFF took a couple of the sprouted seeds with her, we'll keep an eye on them.

Thanks Todd, Id be happy to seed ya some seed :)

8/1/2010 11:47:25 PM

Colorado

Tammy run some air across them(a small fan)as they dry.the faster the outisde of the shell dries the less mould you'll have

8/2/2010 12:08:12 PM

Western NY

Tammy - those darker seeds are probably hollow. squeeze them and you'll probably notice they're a little too flexible.

8/2/2010 6:18:13 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Tammy, I need to upgrade from my Lowes store bought AG next year. Maybe I can grow a beaut like Mable or even half that. I'll be in touch once seeds are starting to be exchanged!

8/2/2010 6:52:19 PM

Middle TN

cojoe i set a fan up today, with this heat i hope it wont take long

thank you andy, I'll cull those out :)

SM luke just gimme a yell and I'll send some your way :)

8/2/2010 7:54:43 PM

Newfoundland & Lab, Canada

I asked a similar question about mature seeds before and someone (can't remember who, sorry) said that a Pumpkin needs to make it past 34 days minimum before the seeds become viable. So your seeds should be wonderfully fine. Those that have sprouted were just because they were inside the pumpkin for a little too long.

Tammy, what a wonderful Diary you have. I just wanted to say how much I enjoyed it. Congratulations on your big one.

8/2/2010 10:21:55 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Tammy, in yer diary, you said you were worried about some of the one's w/ white tips. Wait till completely dry, and test germinate a couple of them...then you will know!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...seeds skins flyin, brings a grin to my face too!!! LOL

8/2/2010 10:31:25 PM

Navarre,OH

I'm trying to decide what I want to grow next year.
I'm growing only giant marrow this year with a couple growing almost 2" a day but I'm not sure I want to grow these next year or not. I'm leaning towards giant greenies or some orange with good genetics for my first pumpkin.
I have been following Tammy's diary since day 1 this year and if I'm growing a pumpkin next year I want one of Tammy's seeds! :)

8/2/2010 10:35:49 PM

Middle TN

Thank you Tony, Im sure I posted too much but I was so excited this season I couldnt help myself haha

Wayne, I dunno why those flying skins tickled me so much but they did. I just hope theres another slunger hiding in those seeds! haha

Billium, Id be happy to send ya some! :)

8/2/2010 11:29:57 PM

Upa Creek, Mo

Thanks Tammy!

8/3/2010 8:21:18 AM

Il

First dibs on the seeds!!!!

Tammy your diary was a true enjoyment to read, Me and a buddy have a 26 day old pumpkin right around 136lbs est and it is so much fun to watch this thing grow!!!!! We are hoping to get to half of what u did!!!!!

COngrats again and let me know when you start distrubting them babies!!!!

Tuck

8/3/2010 12:06:35 PM

Didn't the 723 Bobier have white tips? Nothing wrong with that. Just bounce test the seeds before you toss them solely on appearance. You get a pretty good feel after a while for what's viable and what isn't. The hollow ones generate a pretty distinct sound when they hit the table.

8/3/2010 1:13:40 PM

Middle TN

I had a some seeds literally fly away today! I was flipping them in front of the fan to blow away the 'skins' and a couple seeds flew away with the skins LOL I assumed those were hollow and tossed them. They were not white tipped though and you're right Nilbert. The more I look at them and get more familiar with them Im beginning to see which ones just dont seem 'right'

Thanks Tuck and good luck with your pumpkin! hope you get a record breaker :) I'll give you a yell when the seeds are ready.

8/3/2010 9:44:47 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Tammy, you are now moving into the second realm, of goodness, from this Insanity!!! Do you think, w/a nicer Spring, equal or better seeds?, more consistant weather conditions, w/less wind, connected w/ yer knowledge gained this year? You growin a 1K# Slunger next year??? LOL I HOPE YOU R THINKIN SO!!!! Peace, Wayne
PS...Hope yer husband is up for it!!! LOL

8/4/2010 1:59:55 AM

Middle TN

LOL Wayne I doubt 1K is anywhere in my near future but I sure do think/dream about it! My goal for next season is to have something worthy of the Bear Wallow weigh off :) If only weather, soil and seed will cooperate! lol
Tammy

8/4/2010 10:33:53 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Tammy, I am bettin, 1st 1/2 ton pkn in Tenn, comes from Middle TN!!! Hope you make it to BWF!!! Peace, Wayne

8/5/2010 12:22:01 AM