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Dillonvale, Ohio

I got my seeds today! All I can say is WOW, that's a lot of seeds. And a good variety. Now to see what I'm going to plant this year and when I need to plant them.

1/4/2020 3:38:24 PM

Dillonvale, Ohio

And thank you Brandon and all the donors

1/4/2020 3:39:06 PM

Lebanon, Oregon

I got mine! Nothing short of an amazing variety of seeds. Thank you.

1/4/2020 4:00:42 PM

Bethlehem CT

Brandon I got mine today. Wow! Thank you for being so generous with us, I appreciate all the work you have put into it.
I have a couple of questions.
1. How much water do we add to the Manganese sulfate to properly dilute it.
2. Are the Dahlias the exhibition ones for size or are they a different kind?

1/4/2020 5:03:41 PM

Grittyville, WA

I didnt know what might be helpful... so I threw in everything but the kitchen sink. I may not have a good answer for every question but... The dahlia is a red/yellow mostly 3-4 inch one... Its not a dinnerplate one. Its a good one for practice / to get started. Dahlias could be a fun side hobby to pumpkins? My guess is / from what I know they grow great the same soil as pumpkins.

1/4/2020 7:24:24 PM

Grittyville, WA

I think zinc and manganese are supposed to be similar ppm. I have a package of zinc that says a teaspoon per gallon but its probably targetting the way-high-end... Thats for soil drench. Guessing you'd want to be at 1/10 th of that... Best to just leave it in your cupboard until you know its needed based on a test.

The other item is from last year but it was refrigerated. Its extra I dont need. Hopefully its good. I want the new guys to grow big.

1/4/2020 7:52:34 PM

Lakewood, WA

Thank you Brandon! I opened the mailbox, looked in, saw the huge envelope stuffed full of seeds, and said "OMG!" This is the best hobby EVER! Woot!

Grow 'em big everyone!

1/5/2020 11:50:21 AM

churchville, ny

Got it - thanks Brandon.

1/5/2020 4:58:53 PM

Emmetsburg, Iowa

Received mine as well, thank you Brandon for hosting the exchange. You did a fantastic job! Also, thank you to all who sent in seeds. This year was another great success!

1/6/2020 6:40:24 PM

Princeville, IL

Great batch of seeds. Thank you

1/6/2020 6:58:31 PM

Colorado

WOW!! Just got mine, Thanks so Much Brandon!! Also thanks to those who sent in seeds!

1/6/2020 6:59:12 PM

On a cliff in the desert

I got my package. Great Job Brandon. How much room for the giant Spanish Zucchini? What is the prize? Tempted to pollinate a marrow with it after seeing the picture.

1/6/2020 9:01:48 PM

Hobart, Indiana

Received my seeds. Thanks Brandon for running
the seed exchange. Great job. Thanks also to
all who sent seeds. What is the H garlic?

1/6/2020 10:00:29 PM

Grittyville, WA

Mrs. Harris's Purple Hardneck garlic... It will take a couple years to get established. It can grow in an area that doesnt get much attention. I dont know the exact variety. . . It was from the previous owner-- growing wild here on my property.

1/6/2020 11:16:47 PM

Grittyville, WA

Giant Zucchini: We dont have any prize money yet but I think that may change by the end of the week.
It was my pleasure to make this happen but I will throw it out to the group someone else is up for it next year I wouldnt mind a year off. I am happy to do it again but thinking it might be nice to rotate... Maybe someone else will want to give it a go.

1/6/2020 11:30:01 PM

Grittyville, WA

It may be a sprawling plant. Its an oddball/exotic... Maybe somewhere between a regular zucchini, and a pumpkin and a marrow? It seems that it may be unique/unusual.
Most gardeners can say they have grown a 'giant zucchini.' But we are not most gardeners... I think we should try for world records whenever possible.

1/7/2020 12:01:55 AM

Lebanon, Oregon

The “zucchini” seeds were from one that weighed 29.5 lbs. There were a couple above that weight and a few below. The parent was a 7 pounder. My hunch is that my regular zucchini crossed with a field pumpkin. This large zucchini is exactly like a zucchini. Taste, everything. Except the plant has some sprawling and a few vines. At the very end of maturity it turns orange. I’m not sure what you’ll get if you grow it. Sure was a surprise.

1/7/2020 1:30:52 AM

Deer Park WA

Hay Reb, grow it and Self & then Sibb it a couple of seasons. You may be on to a new hybrid?

1/7/2020 11:19:20 PM

Grittyville, WA

I sent seeds to the UK on Monday. I hope the Candian growers got the correct packages... Might have been some last minute mix ups. If anyone should have gotten one and didnt, please let me know!!!

1/8/2020 2:23:14 AM

Guelph, Ontario

Still waiting. Packages from out of Country are taking a long time right now. Have several packages on way now, all over due.

1/9/2020 10:10:10 AM

Team Canuckle Heads

Got mine today it was just like christmas again

1/9/2020 6:20:22 PM

Hyde Park, Utah USA

Garden Rebel, I live about a mile north of Lebanon and had several come up volunteer in harsh sites, creeping, just like you explain. The seeds were from field pumpkins, next to zucchini in the garden. They did start to turn orange as they got overly mature. I understand they hybridize readily.

1/15/2020 12:15:04 AM

Hyde Park, Utah USA

Garden Rebel, I live about a mile north of Lebanon and had several come up volunteer in harsh sites, creeping, just like you explain. The seeds were from field pumpkins, next to zucchini in the garden. They did start to turn orange as they got overly mature. I understand they hybridize readily.

1/15/2020 12:15:06 AM

Sylva

Where can I sign up? I would love to receive some seeds. I would be willing to save seeds and send back in return or pay it forward!

1/31/2020 5:22:44 PM