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Ohio

Has this cross been done, 898 Knauss x 914 Wentzell(and reverse).
That cross sounds pretty good to me.

3/16/2005 9:45:31 AM

Ohio

the 914 Wenzell is the granmother of the 898 right?

3/16/2005 9:47:01 AM

Southeast

The 914 had two male pollinators so the genetic tree wont be clean

3/16/2005 10:02:05 AM

Western NY

it's a tossup with the 914. i grew it once and got a light one. if you're lucky to get one with the traits of the 1048, it might be worth it.

3/16/2005 11:23:45 AM

Appalachian Mtns.

Yep, I did it in 2004.
Unfortunately it went down and with immature seed....

3/16/2005 6:42:35 PM

New Hampshire

I have to agree with Andy's and David's comments. Not only is the 914 a toss up but the whole family tree of the 898. I have to admit I jumped on the 898 bandwagon last year without studing the family tree. Just a casual glance at the 898 genetic back ground spells "crap shoot". It has produced some nice over the chart pumpkins but has also produced some mediocre fruit to. I have to admit I don't understand the Hype behind the 898. I am even reluctant to plant my 1101dmg because of it. My $.02 Jim

3/16/2005 8:07:11 PM

Minnesota(dw447@fastmail.fm)

What do you think of the 753 Pappas(898 selfed)? Over 30% heavy. Now that could be a great parent seed.

Doug

3/16/2005 8:39:48 PM

Greencastle, PA

1156 Larsen... 898 x 1062 Rivard. The 1062 is a selfed 914. The 1156 was extremely heavy OTC, and produced the 1019 Chambers. I'm not a big fan of the 898 either, but I do like the 1156.

3/18/2005 8:32:55 PM