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Western PA

I purchased some watermelon seeds at the ovgpg weigh off last Sat. When I got home I opened up the envelope to take a look at them. All 5 seeds are white. Maybe I am wrong here, but I thought that the white seeds are immature seeds.( These are seeds from the LARGE mellon variety.)
Are they ok ??
Lee

10/11/2009 5:29:05 PM

Bethlehem CT

'Carolina Cross' usually are white seeds.

10/11/2009 5:57:18 PM

Western PA

Thank you very much, they are Carolina cross.
Lee

10/11/2009 6:12:41 PM

formerly RGG

If your seed are filled out and intact and not paper thin and flimsy they should be OK.Of course there are Carolina Cross seeds that aren't mature but it would take a really terrible person to intentionally sell non viable seed for a profit.I guess you know that these seed are often quite difficult to germinate and that it takes very warm temps to get them going most of the time.

10/11/2009 10:09:29 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

I would also comment that some of the CC seeds can be rather red in color.

Because of the bad growing season here in Minnesota, most of my seeds are not viable.

10/12/2009 10:36:22 AM

formerly RGG

MMM, I will happily share seed out of my 207. This melon had a lot of potential beyond what was realized. Although it may be crossed with another variety, it is more likely self pollinated or crossed with another Carolina Cross. I am hoping it is selfed and I will be growing it next year.The seed are already in the freezer so let me know if you want to give them a try.

10/12/2009 6:24:48 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

Thank you for the offer. I haven't started looking for seed, but I definitely appreciate your offer.

10/13/2009 9:22:13 AM

Southeastkansas

Tennessee Dreamer, I'd be happy to have seed from your 207. I would be glad to trade you my 479 pumpkin seed (which also had a lot of potential, and the same lineage on the seed). Unknown father (night runner perhaps). I've never grown giant watermelons before, but am sure looking forward to trying it.

10/21/2009 6:31:57 PM

formerly RGG

Duchess, I don't have the room or inclination for growing giant pumpkins.No problem though, I will be happy to share my giant watermelon seeds.Just send a SASBE to me at:
Dennis Masterson
1225 Woodberry Dr
Knoxville,Tn
37912-3059

10/21/2009 6:59:34 PM

Rochester, Minnesota

Tennessee Dreamer, I will be sending you an SASBE. Thank you for the seeds. I have some giant green beans, and giant roma tomatoes if you are interested.

10/27/2009 2:24:53 PM