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Post by cortona on Mar 7, 2010 15:56:47 GMT -8
hi, i'm Emauele from italy, i'n tryng to bred as much veggie i can for dry condition after some years of dry /too much dry conditions.
i'm realy interessed if anybody here have tested some potato line in this condition and i'm looking for some tps to plant and trial in my patch
if Tom you have any seeds or variety that you know are good for this purpose please can you tel me something about?
Ps i'm looking for pumpkins with god winter storage ability and drought resistence...
any tips?
best wishes to all
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Post by thefuture on Mar 9, 2010 10:35:28 GMT -8
There are dozens of squash/pumpkin that store very well for months and in some cases over a year. The heavyweight storage champion could well be the "shark fin melon" or ficifolia. It is said to easily last 18 months in storage or longer. I also have good results with calabazas. Seminoles should be good but mine get eaten sooner. Do a quick web search and you will find more than enough types. In my local the moschatas work better cause the rough leaves discourage caterpillars which otherwise rampage.
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Post by cortona on Mar 9, 2010 15:12:10 GMT -8
i have seeds of ficifolia for the next year to trial in the patch but i want something in the "maxima" specie and with drought resistence as the prominent trait!
thanks for your kind reply
Emanuele
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Post by thefuture on Mar 10, 2010 4:39:27 GMT -8
Try the Red kuri. www.specialtyproduce.com/index.php?item=4881I have the seed but haven't grow it yet hence cannot say from personal experience whether it lives up to the drought tolerent maxima written about. Yields seem low from the write up but this may be due to drought! |
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Post by cortona on Mar 10, 2010 5:07:15 GMT -8
i have trialed akiri kuri some year ago and i like it a lot for its taste and storage ability but in drought condition i have harvest just 2 little pumpkins with tiny flesh! in the same patch the candy roaster produce more flesh(1kg versus 1,90) obviusly not the max of his possibility but good!
thanks for your tips
Emanuele
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Post by canadamike on Mar 10, 2010 17:42:26 GMT -8
Ask that question at HG, there are many southern USA squash freaks there...do you have a wetter season? Like spring or else?
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Post by cortona on Mar 11, 2010 0:44:46 GMT -8
yes mike, spring are usualy wetter, but wen moternature close thewater.... no rainfor months,usualy that happen after may and temps go usualy in the 100's for long time!
i try i hg if people are more interested!
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Post by thefuture on Mar 11, 2010 19:49:44 GMT -8
What is HG?
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Post by spacecase0 on Mar 12, 2010 15:48:59 GMT -8
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