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Connecticut

Can someone explain to me the results of using the seeds of a 'hybrid' type of pumpkin the following year? I bought 'Hybrid Prizewinner' seeds from Gurney's this year and used them with some success. I was going to use the seeds from the best one for next year but a friend told me I wouldn't want to use them because the results may not be the same. Is that true?

11/1/2001 12:27:55 AM

Connecticut

Yes it is. I've planted hybrids and normally the next year I get 2 to 3 pound gourd thinks. Also if you plant seed from hybrid tomatoe plant the next year you will get cherry tomatoes.

11/1/2001 6:50:59 AM

Western Pa.

Because of random pollination by insects or other methods, next generation plants may not produce plants (or fruits) typical of their parents.

kilr

11/1/2001 7:40:59 AM

canal winchester ohio

Don't use the seeds out of "hybrids" the next year, results are never the same.
I've had a large # of people e-mail me for seeds out of my 4lb. Big Zac Tomatoes & I tell them all the same thing. I don't keep them, I use "fresh" every year.........Paul

11/1/2001 4:57:37 PM

Greencastle, PA

herloms are the way to go.
Tom

11/1/2001 5:22:51 PM