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Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

OK here goes...I have decided to do this insane seed exchange again. This year we are throwing in a twist. Since we all like pumpkins I threw them in the mix. Here is the deal. No more than two of one variety can participate. No giant pumpkin seeds. You can have giant pumpkin crosses such as a cinderella x AG. You will need to preapackage 2-3 of your own seeds. On your seeds please write what they are, any special growing conditions and last but not least who they are from. You will have to enroll to this post so we know how many growers are participating. Then we will post the number of participants. Enrollment will end December 15th, 2008.

You send the seeds with $3.00 for the return bubble that we provide.

11/15/2008 9:53:12 AM

Long Island,New York

I'm in....confused, but in

11/15/2008 10:07:59 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Ditto

11/15/2008 10:56:11 AM

Going Green

I would like to be part of the giant veggie seed exchange. To what address do I send the seeds?

11/15/2008 11:50:40 AM

Klickitat Washington

Im in to i missed it last year so ive been watching for this for awhile now. Thanks

11/15/2008 1:14:37 PM

Columbus,ohio

I am confused...I don't have any giant veggie seeds=(

11/15/2008 1:32:10 PM

Hot West Tennessee

Count me in i also missed it last year, thanks again Shannon for your hard work and time.

11/15/2008 1:34:35 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Shannon ROCKS!!! amazing seed pkg year after year....7' long handled dipper gourd seeds will be sent...!!! I will wait for final count and then send that number of individual, labled seed pkgs w/ 2 or 3 seeds in each pkg, so all Shannon has to do is drop one in each of the outgoing bubbleopes, along w/ my $3 for postage and handling!!! Glen & Tom, and all...I hope that helps!!! Peace, Wayne
If you are into oddities, and giants, this is an incredible pkg to receive!!! It takes a little work, but well worth it!!!
Hope this helps!!!

11/15/2008 7:09:17 PM

I don't have any seeds to contribute but can I still get in somehow so I have something to grow to contribute next year?

11/16/2008 1:06:53 AM

Jericho Vermont

I am in. Thanks for organizing again Shannon.
John

11/16/2008 7:50:27 AM

Sparta, NC

I'm in.

11/16/2008 8:18:08 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Wayne you can lead a pumpkin grower to the patch, but you can not make him grow..maybe it was a horse

11/16/2008 9:35:31 AM

Santa Rosa, CA.

I'm in. I grew giant pear gourds this year and will send seeds from them. I had 2 of the gourds weigh in at 54lbs each.
http://bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=96058

11/17/2008 8:55:22 AM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

Captain is in,

I will be sending Queensland blue pumpkin,

When do you need em by? Dad and I will see what else we have lol. low seed counts this yr.

11/17/2008 8:58:21 AM

Rapid City, SD

in

11/17/2008 11:18:09 PM

Alabama

I'm in.

11/20/2008 4:20:43 PM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

I"m in.

11/20/2008 6:05:26 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

OK you people that are in please say what you are contributing. Believe me in the end, bubbles are nice to get..Giant Veggie Exchange is like winning the lottery..

11/20/2008 7:33:55 PM

Hot West Tennessee

sunflower seeds 14" head

11/20/2008 10:05:57 PM

West Amwell, NJ

I'm in! I'll probably add a few things. I'm still drying some of my seeds. Haven't quite decided what I'll add. It will be good! :)

11/21/2008 3:44:16 AM

Long Island,New York

I have giant marrows, a 42lb cushaw, tall corn (mexican june and jala mix), giant hubbard, and a marina di chioggia x giant hubbard cross. Which would be desired?

11/21/2008 7:30:31 AM

Long Island,New York

Man, I really really hope Brian includes some of that 20 ft corn he posted a picture of...grow his jala to 17-18 ft every year.....

11/21/2008 7:34:35 AM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

Queensland, I have to open/cut a couple more to get more seeds for the giveaway.

I may through in a paris pumpkin, just depends seed count when i open it open for pie making this weekend.

How many packets should I include.
I was thinking 45-50 you could sell the extra bubbles as compensation for doing this.

11/21/2008 9:29:34 AM

West Amwell, NJ

The one I posted in the picture is called Uchima. I didn't get a single viable ear this year. I definitely won't put those in the veggie exchange. I had a variety named Gallina that I have about 5 kernels I was able to save. The frost was a bit early this year; so I wasn't able to save much. However, I did produce a lot of ears of Olotillo-Tuxpeno that I also was able to get to 20 feet. The ears are drying right now; so I should have more than enough of that to put in the exchange.

11/21/2008 10:09:59 AM

Bowdon, GA

Do you send just one variety or would you like several packs? Where do we send them? Sorry not sure how this works but sounds interesting

11/21/2008 8:58:25 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Holloway, Shannon's email addy is in the first post on this thread. He should be able to answer all yer questions....and you are correct.....this is "interesting"!!!
PS..Shannon, if ya give em a big enough seed pkg...the horse (and the AG grower) will prbly grow a couple, 3 of em!!! Peace, Wayne
PPS...might be time to increase the postage contribution a little, startin to sound like a fat pkg!!!

11/22/2008 2:00:00 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

OK In the end here is what will happen. Normally there are 20-30 participants. I will announce the number later. You prebag your exchange for the number of participants. Send it to me at the address provided here later. The reason I do this is if you do not respond to this post you can not participate.

Sorry you must be a part of this exchange also to get seeds. Often we will have the number over the number of participants by two. Then auction the two extra over to cover any extra postage.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=77204

11/24/2008 9:23:16 AM

Taylorsville, California

Count me in Shannon,,I have some Rogue Vif D'Etampes seeds and some Rogue Vif X AG(631 Jaser)
Auston

11/24/2008 2:40:31 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Okay, hoping all the "in" folks are keeping up w/ this thread....if all you stated earlier was...I'm in...please post what you are gonna send in....to help from getting too many duplicates, I guess!!! C'mon yawll...less than 20 so far...and I would guess that sending more than set of seeds would be acceptable??? Go, Shannon, GO!!! Peace, Wayne

11/24/2008 5:23:03 PM

Jericho Vermont

Sunflower seeds from me this year. One giant head at 47.5 inch circ. One sunflower 15 feet 5 inches tall and our purple heart sunflower shown in diary link.

http://www.bigpumpkins.com/Diary/DiaryViewOne.asp?eid=96493

11/24/2008 5:51:06 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Count me in Shannon, I was debating whether or not but that big envelope in the dead of winter sure is a pleasant surprise. I've got giant carrot seeds, Red Flakee and St. Valery, 20-30 of each, they're very small. And some hubbard squash seeds as well.

11/24/2008 8:31:18 PM

Santa Rosa, CA.

Anyone sending giant tomato seeds? I want to give them a try next year.

11/24/2008 8:52:14 PM

Mcminnville, Or. (oregonangler@comcast.net)

In with galeux d'eysines & a cross

11/27/2008 11:50:29 AM

churchville, ny

This is great - I planted 8 acres of regulars including a 1300 foot row of what my customers call "my designer pumpkins and gourds". Of course I had to plant 3/4 acre of AG which can be viewed under swaintech in grower diaries, October 31 swaintech shows finished carvings. I will send seeds from a 11 X 7 inch pure white club house gourd shape with a hint of wings on the sides and from two 18 X 3 inch tall striped gourds/pumpkins with about 6 colors in each.

11/28/2008 9:55:51 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Brigette, email me @ wsmpeace@aol.com and I will tell you what I get, and we can split it....WAY, WAY to many seeds for 1 person to grow!!! Peace, Wayne

11/29/2008 1:55:15 AM

Klickitat Washington

13 ft sunflower 11 in head

11/29/2008 3:00:08 PM

Ohio

Count me in think I have some very tasty sweet potato squash or something as good.

12/3/2008 2:39:05 AM

Thuringia/Germany

Thanks Shannon.
I am present!

12/4/2008 11:43:13 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Last Call...Someone with a lot of free time want to tally up how many participants?

12/9/2008 5:15:13 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Shannon, I counted 20, will email you the list if you want...plus a "not sure how this works" that sound like an "in", plus a plea from Brigitte as a "I don't have anything to send" but would like to be included. I think you should send her a pkg, cause that is how I got started in this exchange, and you sent me a pkg! Hope this helps Peace, Wayne

12/9/2008 7:08:44 PM

N.Benton/Ohio

id like to jump in but all i have to add is some giant sunflower seeds and seeds from wade wittinbergs 3.91 lb 2003(1st place nekoosa 2nd place gpc)(i think this was beefsteak)/betterboy cross tomato seeds i grew this year.
Bryan

12/10/2008 1:05:08 AM

Cottage Grove, Oregon

Hey I want to part of this to, however, this is my first time and have nothing to contribute. I'll just double up next year. Those giant sunflowers sound so cool.

12/10/2008 1:13:01 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

Shannon I have Giant Tomato seeds, I can send 20 packs.

12/10/2008 6:28:47 AM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

It just wouldnt be the same if I didnt participate, I look forward to this every year.
If I can make one suggestion, toss in $5.00, the amount of seeds and the variety that you get is amazing, $5.00 doesnt even come near to covering the labor and postage.
Just my 2 cents.
Shannon can you post the address to send the seeds and postage to?
Thanks!
Tom

12/10/2008 6:31:33 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Engel's Great Pumpkin Patch
10665 175th Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

25 packs

12/10/2008 10:41:06 AM

Valley Falls, Kansas

is it too late? I have some seeds from a 53lb carolina cross watermelon I don't know if that will work please let me know?!?!?

12/10/2008 11:36:11 AM

Valley Falls, Kansas

sorry I didn't fully understand I only have about 30 seeds from the watermelon, please take me off the list

12/10/2008 12:16:00 PM

Eastern Washington State

I'd like to participate.

What I have is a 711 Bosworth AG by a very nice looking galeux d'eysines.

Also have seed from a very impressive sunflower that was 15.5 inches in diameter. More if you followed the contour an not just straight across. However the pollination was not controlled and there were ornamental sunflowers in the vicinity... is this one worthwhile to send?

12/10/2008 8:52:41 PM

Western PA

I'm in also,

I have Sunflower seeds from the Craven sunflower strand, which is suppose to have some of the best potential for extreme growth. 08 seeds from 15ft tall 15in head.

12/10/2008 10:21:22 PM

Western PA

OregonDan, Since you have no seeds to join, I can ship you out some of my Sunflower seeds if you want.

12/10/2008 10:24:33 PM

sevierville, Tn

Can i get in, I have my 213 lb carolina cross watermelon ??
Thanks.

12/10/2008 11:04:21 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Shannon, now up to 24 plus 2 with "nothing to contribute" and Holloway as "how does this work!! Hope this helps. Peace, Wayne
PS...I also agree w/ Tom, that everyone should pitch in for bubblies and postage!!

12/11/2008 12:32:36 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

I am requesting $3.00 those of you out of the country better add extra..

12/11/2008 12:55:01 PM

Ba2 2el England

hi shannon could i join this year

12/11/2008 1:02:22 PM

Columbus,ohio

should I still send even tho I don't have any seeds? If so,when does the bubble need to be in by?

12/11/2008 9:46:15 PM

Santa Rosa, CA.

Shannon, thank for doing this. I'm sure it's a lot of work. I'll send 30 packs and you can do what ever you like with the extra.

Russ

12/11/2008 9:50:55 PM

Hot West Tennessee

Sent 25 today Thanks

12/11/2008 10:42:52 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

If you send with no seeds...your bubble will be placed in the garbage..I have no problem doing that. If your seeds are not individually packaged. They will be fed to the rabbits. Every one else knows the drill, this goes really smooth if everyone follows the instuctions.

12/12/2008 1:21:59 PM

Jericho Vermont

Sent seeds today Shannon. Also sent my 08 crosses for you. thanks for organizing again.
John

12/12/2008 3:50:12 PM

Western PA

Maybe I missed it, but what is the final count of seed packs we are to ship out to Shannon?

Thanks you.

12/13/2008 2:45:44 PM

Thuringia/Germany

Hi Shannon
Tomorrow I will send the Seeds by post.
Joannis

12/15/2008 2:51:12 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Shannon, great job again this year!!! Seeds will go to post tomorrow...all pkgd up, and can't wait till the seed exchange pkg arrives!!! My fav. pkg. every year!!! Peace, Wayne

12/15/2008 8:27:08 PM

Western PA

For those of you that are shipping out the seed packs already, How many are you shipping out? 25? 30?

Thanks

12/15/2008 9:03:24 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Picker, I am sending 30, but Shannon's post said 25!! + $5.00 for shipping & handling, $3 just doesn't seem like enough!!! Peace, Wayne

12/15/2008 9:34:29 PM

Www.extremepumpkinstore.com

"If you send with no seeds...your bubble will be placed in the garbage..I have no problem doing that. If your seeds are not individually packaged. They will be fed to the rabbits. Every one else knows the drill, this goes really smooth if everyone follows the instuctions"

Wow Shannon.....does someone need a group hug?!...Lmao...easy big guy.

12/15/2008 9:50:48 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Its been a rough year...Tom

12/16/2008 2:25:23 PM

Eastern Washington State

It has been a rough year for you Shannon, but you're still keeping on. Good to see that you are still finding a way to do things for yourself and others (like this exchange). Keep your chin up!

12/16/2008 5:44:20 PM

West Amwell, NJ

I should be sending out my package this Monday.

12/28/2008 3:13:22 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Lets get those seeds to me as soon as possible. I would like to wrap this up in early January.

12/30/2008 1:50:12 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Ah Brian thanks now I have to get bigger bubbles...not that that is a bad thing..

1/1/2009 10:27:13 AM

Eastern Washington State

Aww Shannon I wasn't wanting to throw you yet another hurdle, just wanting to get in on the fun! Thanks for not feeding my stuff to the rabbits LOL!

P.S. If you come up short money-wise then of course let me and/or this thread know. I don't think anyone here would begrudge you a bit more to make this happen.

Best of luck in this new year,

brian

1/2/2009 2:48:00 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Brian your seeds were nice...But Brian Moore's are the ones I was refering to. I think the mailman groaned getting it out of the thruck.

1/2/2009 8:14:23 PM

Eastern Washington State

wait but it's all about me! lol

1/2/2009 10:27:17 PM

West Amwell, NJ

I got a little crazy! :)

1/2/2009 11:48:33 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Hooray for both the Brian's!!! I for one, would gladly kick in a little extra for postage, if needed!! Peace, Wayne

1/4/2009 12:49:50 AM

Hot West Tennessee

Same here, Lets us know. Kreig

1/4/2009 11:16:57 AM