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