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Appalachian Mtns.

I'm looking for the ultimate COLOR pollinator for my 208# this year. The 208# grandmother is a Big Max and it was pollinated with a 922.5 Emmons in 2002 and a 940 Mombert '98 in 2003.
I'd like opinions on a seed that *consistently* produces tall, well-shaped, bright orange/red colored pumpkins. I'm not particularly looking to breed it with a "hot" seed, just something consistently producing vivid COLOR.
I'm racking my brains out and could use a few ideas, thanks.

2/27/2004 11:08:22 AM

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Gotta get that 801 Stelts in there.

2/27/2004 11:11:17 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

Thanks Steve.
OK, something that is *available*

2/27/2004 11:24:25 AM

Indiana

Kyle,
I have an 801.5 x sibb that would make some good color. 553 Nesbitt, or mine which one of the sibbs was a clone from Koch's 801.5. Email me if interested.

Tom

2/27/2004 11:36:15 AM

Cornelius, Oregon

Perhaps an 888 Mombert, 1230 Daletas, or if 1000 pounds is not the goal, cross back to the real beauties, burpee prizwinner.

2/27/2004 11:53:22 AM

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Kyle
The 654 Troy is great color and shape. Check out the Aggc
Eddy

2/27/2004 12:07:34 PM

Hudsonville, Michigan ([email protected])

Kyle:
How about a 793 Bhaskaran (03) or a 430 Bhaskaran (02)? Lots of 801.5 in 'em...Both should throw good color...
Frank

2/27/2004 12:22:49 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

801.5 Stelts 97, 810 Dill 99 and maybe the 1016 Daletas 01.
Good color but not such a good potential for weight: 940 and 867 Mombert 00.
Just my thoughts. There might well be others but I have these in mind as I will grow them this year for color...

2/27/2004 12:41:18 PM

Hilpoltstein, Bavaria, Germany

Another very good choice should be the 243 D. Beachy (801.5 X open)

2/27/2004 12:48:49 PM

Caceres, mid west of Spain

961 Daletas

2/27/2004 2:27:50 PM

I'm with Gordon... GO UTES!

867 Mombert... best color I've ever seen. I have one...
but I might plant it this year.

2/27/2004 4:10:02 PM

Central Mi

901 Hebb 02

2/27/2004 4:59:17 PM

Norton, MA

How bout the 895 Hester*. Grown some reel nice ones! LOL. Actually though I'd either go with Prizewinner (like Brett said, if size doesn't count) or 869 Calai, AWESOME color producer. Alex.

2/27/2004 5:16:01 PM

Honesdale, Pennsylvania

My 689.5 from last year was a bright orange. It was grown on the Calai 869.5 which I selfed. I know it is unproven but the offspring should also be orange. I have seeds available. There are photos in my diary section from last season.

Ned

2/27/2004 5:17:01 PM

colorado

590 Sherwood and 869.5 Calai

2/27/2004 5:36:08 PM

Wichita, KS

I second the 654 Troy. I have a picture of my kid sitting on if you want a good look...
Toby

2/27/2004 7:54:19 PM

South Hill, Virginia

I agree with Ned and Steveman. The 869.5 Calai or one the the 869.5 x self/sib. Look at some of the offspring, Langevins 953, Neds 689.5 and the winner of the VA state fair, 692 Herring.

I have a friend who grows big carvers around here and he would love a few of those 208's if you can spare them Kyle.

2/27/2004 8:07:47 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Oh, I can spare 'em Brent. Gorgeous color and gorgeous pollinator. Send me your addy again and I'll drop a few in the mail.
Anyone wants some seed or just see pics of it and the pollinator just e-mail me.
After reading everyone's posts, I believe I'm leaning towards Jack LaRues 300# (Prizewinner x 801.5 Stelts) or the 869.5 Calai...the Calai would put some weight to it also.
Anyone got any of those 300# LaRues?

2/27/2004 8:43:10 PM

No Place Special

Kyle,
As you know I intend to grow a few of your 208's this year. I will also be growing (if all goes well) a 869.5 Calai, 1230 Daletas, and a 1225 Jutras which I don't think was mentioned but I feel would be a good choice for pollinator. Maybe before you make your finial decision(s) we can get together and come up with a plan to cover MANY bases. You should know without a doubt that you will be welcome to any and all of the seeds from my crosses.

2/28/2004 12:21:03 PM

Appalachian Mtns.

Mike, I'll e-mail ya'....
Correction...Jim Sherwood correctly reminded me the 300# LaRue is a (Prizewinner x 567.5 Mombert). That was crossed with a 801.5 Stelts which gave Jim a 590#.
Ohhh yea...can't wait to see what the 208# is gonna do :0)

2/28/2004 6:15:40 PM