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Thuringia/Germany

Linus & Shannon
Will there be this Exchange again?
I would be happy and I am there again!
Janni

11/19/2009 5:36:26 AM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Still debating....I might have to turn this over to someone else as I no longer have the pumpkin patch.

11/19/2009 1:50:02 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

C'mon Linus....the world will not be the same...without the Veggie Exchange!!!! Seriously, one of the funnest things I get to do each year!!!! I got seeds from a 17'8" tall corn to contribute!!!!! Peace, Wayne

11/20/2009 12:14:16 AM

Columbus,ohio

I to have some giant corn seeds to throw in.

11/20/2009 5:56:21 PM

Thuringia/Germany

Found someone?
I would accept it! But the postage to Germany and back, destroyed everything.Men, give you a Ruck!It must live further!Where can I send my seeds?

11/21/2009 2:26:37 PM

Central Connecticut

If Shannon does not want to run it, I would be willing to organize the Giant Veggie Exchange to keep it alive. I have enjoyed getting the bubbles full of seed giants.

Shannon, please let me know if you need me to pick up the torch.

Thanks, Chris

11/23/2009 7:36:54 AM

Pataskala,OH

I does not matter who starts it. Just start it.

11/30/2009 3:14:28 PM

Thuringia/Germany

Many thanks Chris.
I am present!

11/30/2009 4:21:45 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

OK Lets get this thing started then. Nic with an attitiude like that you will get nothing but cat turds. You do not know the history of the Giant Veggie Exchange that has been going on for the last 7 years, and you don't know my history either.

11/30/2009 7:19:08 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Here are the rules..
Supply 20(or the number of participants) individually packaged seeds of the variety of your choice. They have to be something Giant or something unique. They can be Pumpkin crosses, but they can not be Atlantic Giant. If you want Atlantic Giant join your local weigh off organization.
You must label each individual package with what the seeds are,measurements and weights and who you are. If they have special growing instructions you can throw something in the box and I will attach it to the letter we send out with the exchange.

I request that you send $5.00 for postage and packaging, if we are lucky that covers it. Any left overs are sold to cover extra expenses for the boxes.

Remember this seed exchange occurs because you growers make it happen. Keep the varieties wide and odd.

Send your seeds to
Shannon Engel
4484 132nd Street
Chippewa Falls, WI 54729

Please follow the rules and which makes it really simple for Chardonnay and I to turn these around quickly after they have all arrived. If you can't follow the rules please do not participate.

11/30/2009 7:33:35 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

I will be putting in seeds from the 118 Engel 09 grown from a Phat Jack Field Pumpkin.
If you would like to participate please respond to this post.

11/30/2009 7:35:14 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

Do not send any SASE..just the seeds

11/30/2009 7:36:29 PM

Mt.Pleasant,Iowa

Hey Shannon, glade you can do it again.I will be sending long beans (Asparagus)Grew two 42 inches.Maybe something else also.

11/30/2009 7:49:04 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Linus, you ROCK!!! I will send seeds from my 17'8" tall corn, plus find a couple others I can toss in w/ the corn!!! Cut off date for signing up? So's we all know how many pkgs. of ea. variety of seed to send???
I think this will be my 4th or 5th year in the Exchange, and it is by far my favorite bubbleope to open every year!!! Thanks to Chris for offering to keep it goin...but I am glad that the gr8pumpkin has decided to keep comin from "Linus's" mailbox!!! LOL Peace, Wayne

11/30/2009 7:53:38 PM

Pataskala,OH

I did not have a bad attitude I was offering to start it.

11/30/2009 7:54:21 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Thanks for doing this again Shannon, it's a lot of work.

11/30/2009 7:59:59 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

December 31st is the cut off.

11/30/2009 8:00:22 PM

Taylorsville, California

Like Shannon says, he'll be lucky if the $5 we send will cover shipping, boxes ect, plus his generous time,,I say we all send more if we can, thanks again Shannon! I be adding some Giant Orange Hubbard seeds, as well as some interesting various maxima crosses!

11/30/2009 8:02:46 PM

Boulder County Colorado USA planet Earth

Oh ya i am interested.

I have some paris pumpkins.

I may have something else but let me count em I didnt have enough for 75 packets but I may have enough to do 20 or even 30.

11/30/2009 8:07:44 PM

Columbus,ohio

I will doante my tall corn 13 ft tall. Seeds from that.

11/30/2009 9:06:34 PM

Alabama

I will be putting in seeds from AG cross.

11/30/2009 9:51:06 PM

Hot West Tennessee

I'm in. giant sunflower, wait to see how many to send.

11/30/2009 11:08:39 PM

West Amwell, NJ

I'm in! I'll send a bunch of stuff.

12/1/2009 12:08:24 AM

Bloomington, IN

Would a Prizewinner X A.G. cross qualify? If so I have my 147 Morrison 09 (Prizewinner X 1250 Kline) that I can include.

12/1/2009 12:20:51 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

It's ON!!!! Whatcha got!!! LOL Peace, Wayne
PS...I agree w/ Auston...$5 for this pkg is way to cheep!!! Box is $2.38? Postage is $6.98....everyone should include $10 for postage & handling...and no complaints!!!! Peace, Wayne

12/1/2009 1:23:02 AM

Jericho Vermont

I have 110" long gourd seeds, giant onion seeds and sunflowers seeds to send.
John

12/1/2009 6:07:27 AM

Rapid City, SD

count lisa and i in again shannon...you rock!

12/1/2009 2:55:35 PM

Rapid City, SD

count lisa and i in again shannon...you rock!

12/1/2009 2:55:39 PM

Eastern Washington State

Shannon thanks once again.

I'm in with an off-the-wall cucurbit species. Something small enought that it can be trellised to save patch space.

brian

12/1/2009 4:23:43 PM

ExtremeVegetables.com

I'm in if'n you'll have me. Big Tomato seeds from my 3.50.

Wait'n to see how many packs to send.

12/1/2009 7:00:13 PM

El Paso TX.

Just thought I'd mention it in case it can save some $ on postage - The USPS now has there flat rate boxes - the small size (8-5/8" x 5-3/8" x 1-5/8") ships anywhere in the US for only $4.95 and they give you the boxes (as many as you need ! (Just figured you might want to look into it) - Still think a bit extra should be included for the time and to cover the difference in international rates though.

I unfortunately do not have anything to send so will be waiting for next year to get in (hopefully it will be running next year as well (since I've got a few carolina cross seeds and some giant canteloupe seed being sent that I'll be growing this next season so should have seeds for next year !!)

12/1/2009 7:28:25 PM

Nicholls Georgia

im in

12/1/2009 8:05:05 PM

Hell, Mi

This looks fun!!! I've Have sunflower head(23")tall sunflower(14'+)and giant crazy gremlin gords THANKS Dave

12/2/2009 8:02:09 PM

Reed Point Montana

would it be ok to send in bulk seed and you can devide it up however works best? I got some giant carrot seed, tall multihead sunflower seed and some hedgehog gourd seeds I can send in.

12/3/2009 12:55:18 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

mid...sounds like a great collection o seeds for the exchange, but I think Linus said ... prepackaged w/ info on pkgs.... Hopeing this does not discourage you from this great exchange of oddities!!! Looking forward to the giant carrots!!!! Peace, Wayne
JD, great tip....I still say everyone send $10 for s&h...!!!

12/3/2009 1:03:08 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Yahoo!!! startin to look like another magical set o seeds from Linus...!!! Peace, Wayne

12/3/2009 1:06:54 AM

Central Connecticut

Count me in too.

12/3/2009 7:44:57 AM

El Paso TX.

Wayne - I'd agree with you that $10 is a good idea (figure it is gonna take alot of time and effort to organize all of those packages and prepare the labels !) Glad you like the tip - I know it has saved me alot of $ shipping small heavy parts using them instead of Fedex or UPS like I used to.

Also just looked and they also offer the same size boxes for international shipping with a 4 lb. limit - the international rate is $10.95 to Canada or Mexico and $12.95 to any other country !! (so figure $10 apiece should make up the shortage for the international rates and cover the US shipping)

12/3/2009 9:48:24 AM

Western PA

I am in on this.

I have some big boy craven sunflowers

I want to get these shipped out in time.. Do you think it will be safe to ship out 30 packs now? or should we wait for a final count?

Thanks for setting this up Shannon!

12/3/2009 3:12:22 PM

Long Island,New York

whats the bid...10 dollars now?....Im out.

12/3/2009 5:03:43 PM

Menomonie, WI (mail@gr8pumpkin.net)

$5 is only needed for postage...that is it. It is winter time is free..

12/4/2009 1:42:17 PM

ExtremeVegetables.com

I'm out, My apologies.
I don't think I'll have enough packs of seeds for this so I've decided to just give them away.
Maybe next year?
Anyone who is interested in Giant Tomato seeds from my 3.50 Perry 09 can get them here http://www.perrysgreenhouse.com for a letter and the price of a stamp. I have 20 packs of 10 available. Once registration is complete contact ~Duane~, site admin.

Best of Luck in 2010!!

12/13/2009 11:15:41 AM

Klickitat Washington

im in if not to late 12ft 3in sunflower let me know how much to send thanks duane

12/29/2009 9:15:15 AM