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Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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Posted by Wayne_Perrier z9 CA (My Page) on Thu, Mar 10, 05 at 0:53
| Does anyone know of a good source for Carolina Cross watermelon seeds ? I'm looking for seeds from certified Prizewinners, rather than some run-of-the-mill seeds (which I've already got from last year). I'm trying to grow a 100+ pounder this year (got 37 and 47 pounds last year), so I want to maximize my chances of doing so.
I already found two websites:
www.pandpseed.com and
www.giantwatermelons.com
but I was looking for something more along the lines of what the giant pumpkin growers do, with specific people selling seeds from their specific prizewinners. Does such an outlet exist ? thanks in advance. |
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RE: Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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| since Carolina cross are a hybrid , they wouldnt cross true, your best bet is to selectively grow from only the largest best tasting fruits,of a non hybrid plant |
RE: Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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| Perhaps they are de-hybridized. |
RE: Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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RE: Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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| i bought seed from "giant watermelon.com" this year and they are not doing as well as my store bought versions of the breed.they have been frozen, i'm not sure if that is the cause.2 tips for you- one melon per vine,,pull all others off,,,,,,,soaker hose versus sprinklers .i am experimenting with vine manipulation to produce larger fruit, but will not post the results untill the end of the season. best of luck |
RE: Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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| bethlaf: carolinia cross is just it's name it is not hybrid and has not been one since it's original breeding. |
RE: Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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| I believe that the "Kolbs Gem" Is a non hybrid that will grow to 100+ lbs. "Kolbs Gem" is actually one of the parents of the original carolina cross ..the authentic Kolbs Gem is a hard seed to find though. |
RE: Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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| Try http://www.pandpseeds.com |
Here is a link that might be useful: Win Free Garden Stuff
RE: Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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| www.rareseeds.com has them in stock now. |
RE: Where to buy Prizewinner Carolina Cross seeds ?
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| baker creek has Kolbs Gem watermelon |
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