Comments on: After carving my pumpkin, can the seeds be planted to grow more pumpkins, and whats the process? http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/ A Haunting Experience Sun, 14 Dec 2008 15:22:30 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Zacharia2 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-95 Zacharia2 Sat, 18 Oct 2008 23:45:52 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-95 You have to dry them first, but do so in the air, perhaps on some newspaper. Do not put them in an oven. I'd store them in an envelop in your kitchen drawer until next spring when you can plant them. You have to dry them first, but do so in the air, perhaps on some newspaper. Do not put them in an oven. I’d store them in an envelop in your kitchen drawer until next spring when you can plant them.

]]> By: dances_with_unicorns1955 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-94 dances_with_unicorns1955 Thu, 16 Oct 2008 16:51:31 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-94 You can plant the seeds, but there's a very good chance that what you get won't be pumpkins. You will most likely get a sort of hybrid gourd. The resons get a little technical, but suffice it to say that you'll be getting a different genetic mix from the seeds than from the parent plant. One thing you CAN do with the seeds, however, is toast them and eat them, much the way you eat sunflower seeds (just the inside, of course, not the husk). For next year's pumpkins, you're better off buying seed that has had its genetic history carefully controlled, from a reputable seed company. You can plant the seeds, but there’s a very good chance that what you get won’t be pumpkins. You will most likely get a sort of hybrid gourd. The resons get a little technical, but suffice it to say that you’ll be getting a different genetic mix from the seeds than from the parent plant. One thing you CAN do with the seeds, however, is toast them and eat them, much the way you eat sunflower seeds (just the inside, of course, not the husk). For next year’s pumpkins, you’re better off buying seed that has had its genetic history carefully controlled, from a reputable seed company.

]]> By: cuervo25_1 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-93 cuervo25_1 Mon, 13 Oct 2008 05:14:14 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-93 Actually no washing,drying is required.the neighbors just throw them out and they grow.you can throw them wher you want them to grow now. they will lay there dormant until spring. Actually no washing,drying is required.the neighbors just throw them out and they grow.you can throw them wher you want them to grow now. they will lay there dormant until spring.

]]> By: Mache http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-92 Mache Thu, 09 Oct 2008 21:20:26 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-92 Here are the simple steps for saving your seeds for next year: Select large, healthy pumpkins from healthy plants. Remember large begets large and round begets round. If one plant appears more disease resistant than others, lean towards a pumpkin from this vine. Select two or three pumpkins if possible. Multiple sources increases the likelihood of good germination. Extract the seeds from the pumpkins. Wash and rinse seeds thoroughly, using soapy, lukewarm water. Do not use hot water, and do not allow the seeds to soak in the water. Drain seeds in a strainer. Spread seed out an screen. Stir the seeds often the first two days. Turn them over as you stir. Allow the seeds to air dry in a cool, dry area for three weeks. Longer is recommended. Do not cut the time short, even if the seeds appear "dry". Store seeds in a bag, envelope or jar in a cool dry place. Use of an air tight jar is not recommended, because if the seeds have not thoroughly dried, they will mold and rot. Mark the seeds with date and type of pumpkin. Some people place the seed in a freezer for a couple of weeks before sowing them to replicate nature if at all possible. This is optional and I have seen no difference. mc -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Here are the simple steps for saving your seeds for next year:

Select large, healthy pumpkins from healthy plants. Remember large begets large and round begets round.

If one plant appears more disease resistant than others, lean towards a pumpkin from this vine.

Select two or three pumpkins if possible. Multiple sources increases the likelihood of good germination.

Extract the seeds from the pumpkins.

Wash and rinse seeds thoroughly, using soapy, lukewarm water. Do not use hot water, and do not allow the seeds to soak in the water.

Drain seeds in a strainer.

Spread seed out an screen.

Stir the seeds often the first two days. Turn them over as you stir.

Allow the seeds to air dry in a cool, dry area for three weeks. Longer is recommended. Do not cut the time short, even if the seeds appear “dry”.

Store seeds in a bag, envelope or jar in a cool dry place. Use of an air tight jar is not recommended, because if the seeds have not thoroughly dried, they will mold and rot.

Mark the seeds with date and type of pumpkin.

Some people place the seed in a freezer for a couple of weeks before sowing them to replicate nature if at all possible. This is optional and I have seen no difference.

mc

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]]> By: zachs mom http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-91 zachs mom Tue, 07 Oct 2008 16:20:39 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-91 the reason for letting them dry in a paper bag is to prevent any moisture from getting in the baggie and telling the seeds to grow... dry out the seeds do all the stuff ..letting them dry rinsing the crud off. store the dry seeds... it does take a while ( weeks( BUT the next time you go to home depot look at the charts for your GROWING area... That will determine when to plant your pumpkins for your area. The planting is easy you dont want 50 seeds in one hole. Put one seed or two every couple of inches ... If they live you have a million long vines. >> The problem I had was animals eating and digging up my seeds. SO if you do all that right get your seeds in the ground... Make sure your seeds after your hard work are not getting eaten... Ask your local Lowes or Home depot to help you figure out a way to animal proof your garden... These places have people who do like to help and actually have helpful information . the reason for letting them dry in a paper bag is to prevent any moisture from getting in the baggie and telling the seeds to grow… dry out the seeds do all the stuff ..letting them dry rinsing the crud off. store the dry seeds… it does take a while ( weeks( BUT the next time you go to home depot look at the charts for your GROWING area… That will determine when to plant your pumpkins for your area. The planting is easy you dont want 50 seeds in one hole. Put one seed or two every couple of inches … If they live you have a million long vines. >> The problem I had was animals eating and digging up my seeds. SO if you do all that right get your seeds in the ground… Make sure your seeds after your hard work are not getting eaten… Ask your local Lowes or Home depot to help you figure out a way to animal proof your garden… These places have people who do like to help and actually have helpful information .

]]> By: beckaboo200 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-90 beckaboo200 Mon, 06 Oct 2008 19:04:47 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-90 put them into the ground and they will grow put them into the ground and they will grow

]]> By: Kellie W http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-89 Kellie W Sat, 04 Oct 2008 03:31:49 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-89 Yes you can use them to plant. Just put them on a paper towel in a sunny windowsill and let dry completely. Leave on paper towel, put them in a ziploc baggy and store in a dark, cool dry place until may and you should be able to plant them. Check an almanac or on computer for planting time. Then just make a hill with your soil, leave the seeds on the paper towel and rip the paper towel around each seed to seperate and plant by poking the seed into the hill of soil a few inches apart. Water and keep soil damp and you should have pumpkins next year! The paper towel will hold more water to the seed and help them grow. Yes you can use them to plant. Just put them on a paper towel in a sunny windowsill and let dry completely. Leave on paper towel, put them in a ziploc baggy and store in a dark, cool dry place until may and you should be able to plant them. Check an almanac or on computer for planting time. Then just make a hill with your soil, leave the seeds on the paper towel and rip the paper towel around each seed to seperate and plant by poking the seed into the hill of soil a few inches apart. Water and keep soil damp and you should have pumpkins next year! The paper towel will hold more water to the seed and help them grow.

]]> By: chris e http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-88 chris e Thu, 02 Oct 2008 13:23:22 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-88 yes, works very well just let them dye out over the year in a brown paper bag.... yes, works very well just let them dye out over the year in a brown paper bag….

]]> By: bluehand17 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-87 bluehand17 Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:18:28 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-87 Rinse off the yucky stuff with cold water. Spread them out and let them dry flat on a couple of paper towels. Once dried they can be stored in a cool dry place. A plastic container is good. You don't want any moisture to get on them or they will mold. You can plant them the following Spring. Rinse off the yucky stuff with cold water. Spread them out and let them dry flat on a couple of paper towels. Once dried they can be stored in a cool dry place. A plastic container is good. You don’t want any moisture to get on them or they will mold. You can plant them the following Spring.

]]> By: ?Natasha? http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/comment-page-1/#comment-86 ?Natasha? Mon, 29 Sep 2008 14:17:53 +0000 http://halloween.galapartystore.com/2008/09/after-carving-my-pumpkin-can-the-seeds-be-planted-to-grow-more-pumpkins-and-whats-the-process/#comment-86 Yes,I think you can grow more and more pumpkins but it SO many pumpkin seeds. Yes,I think you can grow more and more pumpkins but it SO many pumpkin seeds.

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