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Friday, October 16, 2026 big moon Bethlehem CT

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Just to document the genetics of my 1130 pound squash that I grew this year (so I don't forget) . In 2023 Richard Mace pollinated his 1109 jutras squash with his 2365 wolf which grew him his 1010 Mace in 2023
in 2024 Richard Mace planted that 1010 seed And he selfed it. Which produced the 1203 mace. The 1203 was a very nice bright orange pumpkin.
in 2025. Richard mace generously gave me a couple dozen 1203 Mace seeds. I planted them in a long row and when the plants began to flower. I eliminated all of the pumpkin plants and kept only four plants. Once that was done. I just left them be for the rest of the season and let the bees do all the pollinating
in 2026. I planted one of the seeds from the darkest green squash from 2025, and it produced my 1130 this year. which I selfed
 



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