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Wisconsin

Just as the title says I am wondering if anyone grew a 980 that they selfed. The offspring of the 980 has to be the best looking pumpkins out there and the best way to continue that trend would be to self it right?

10/5/2012 10:26:18 PM

Frankfort Ohio

ask for a 980 im sure if it had a good seed count he would share my thought is if you want orange and can get the seed that grows it why try a selfed seed and chance it we know the 980 throws nice red fruit im even considering it for a cross i want to make guess its like the old saying if its not broke dont fix it

10/5/2012 10:34:04 PM

Wisconsin

Actually I was able to get a 980 from Jim to plant next year but i was just looking ahead, the shape and color of those are fantastic. While I would like to grow a world record realistically that's like me winning the lottery so the second best is a BIG Pkin that looks good.

10/5/2012 11:03:07 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Jim grew his 980 x self and grew an amazing fruit! Take a look at his diary and check out his now 1116 Fredricks! New record for his area!

I grew his 980 and pollinated it with the 985 Werner and grew a round, smooth skinned, bright orange fruit that is taping at 956 lbs. we'll see in a couple weeks when it makes it to the scale :) if it makes it :):)

Jim was nice enough to give me a few more seeds and its hitting my patch again next year!

10/6/2012 12:49:37 AM

Frankfort Ohio

nice duane check out the 1059 vincent mcgill it might make a nice cross with the 980

10/6/2012 1:10:53 AM

NSW, Australia ([email protected])

Chris,

Congratulations on that 985 Werner!!! I hope I can get at least half that size this year!

Cheers and God bless,
Ben

10/6/2012 1:10:58 AM

San Diego

duane,

I did self the 980 this year. It weighed 1116, 1% heavy to the new 2012 chart, a new san diego county record. As long as I have seeds when the fruit is opened, you are welcome to have some. I still have some 980's to give out as well, so feel free to email me if you want one. Jim

10/6/2012 1:18:02 AM

San Diego

Duane, my bad. I just read the post more carefully. lol Looks like you already got one:) I'm sure the 1116 will be a good seed too, let me know if you want one:)

10/6/2012 1:20:41 AM

NSW, Australia ([email protected])

Jim,

Could I grab a few for next year?

Cheers and God bless,
Ben

10/6/2012 1:33:58 AM

Home of happy lil plants

Looks like jim fredricks has become the go to guy for in my mind perfect big red/orange producing seeds! Thanks again jim for makeing it orange!

10/6/2012 1:47:51 AM

Gig Harbor, Wa

Jim, Would love to try some of your great orange genetics. I'll send you an e-mail next week. Lots of weigh off business to take care of this weekend.

10/6/2012 10:32:46 AM

Columbia, Kentucky

@So cal grower. I have watched your diary and love the shape and color of your Orange beast. Would I be able to take a few off your hands when they are ready?

10/7/2012 12:48:39 PM

Columbia, Kentucky

Seeds that is.lol

10/7/2012 12:49:18 PM

Torrance, Ca.

For sure :)

10/7/2012 1:56:09 PM

NSW, Australia ([email protected])

Me too!! :)

10/7/2012 5:40:21 PM

Columbia, Kentucky

Scottstattooart1985@ yahoo.com please send me an email and when they are ready ill send a bubble. Thanks!!!!! Your the best!

10/8/2012 11:57:45 AM

Torrance, Ca.

Sure thing Australia! :)

10/8/2012 3:45:29 PM

Omaha, Ne.

me tooo chris

10/8/2012 5:35:01 PM

Torrance, Ca.

Anything 4 U Darren :)

10/8/2012 10:24:21 PM