Kim
So, it looks like there are several pumpkins, over 800 lbs, that contributed to your seed stock . And the Eaton did not make the
biggest pumpkin? Is this typical?
What is more important, the lineage or the effort put into making them grow? I know you will say both but if you had to pick one, what would it be?
As far as the auction, I am curiuos how it works. I thought the seeds had to be given away? Mike

Mike - Good genetics are the leg up you count on, before you even germinate your seeds.
What you do after germination is 90% of the equation.

As far as free seeds - you're right. But most of these auctions will show a
thank you to Howard Dill for allowing them to raise money for their pumpkin
organization (non-profit, of course) by offering AG seeds. Howard Dill has
always been extremely generous in this regard in an sportsmanship that
promotes the sport/hobby of growing giants.

Good questions.
Kim

Extra, Extra, Bid all about it!
Check out this website for an upcoming online seed auction, Saturday March 1st at 6pm mst.

http://www.nhgpga.org/nepgaauction.htm

Hi.
I've been surfing around at the pumpkin sights. Now I am curiuos about
the lineage of your seeds. What can you tell me? Mike

Mike emailed me and brought up a whole other realm of raising giant pumpkins, and that is the seed lineage. I have a family tree for all the pumpkins I've grown and for the seeds I give away. If you are curious about your seeds pedigree - send me an email and what seeds you have and I'll provide the last 3 generations. Easy enough!