Re: Looking for seeds...... CA growers & beyond!



ZEKEIV@aol.com wrote:

> Hello again,
>
> First I would like to thank those who have contributed seeds for our
> California GPC site.  Again just a little history for those of you who may not
> know who I am, my name is Zach and I assist in coordinating the GPC site in
> Elk Grove, CA.  Each year we give away small packets of seeds (2 - 3 seeds per
> packet) to anyone who is interested in attempting to grow Giant Pumpkins.  I
> learned last year that our local California Growers were interested in helping
> to promote the sport of Giant Pumpkin Growing and we are attempting to do just
> that.  We have in fact printed news releases in a number of newspapers, sent
> PSA's to local radio and TV, and are meeting the folks who run the FARM area
> at the California State Fair to include Giant Pumpkins and a weigh-off as part
> of the State Fair in Sacramento this summer.  Our state fair ends on Labor day
> weekend and I know that is early for a weigh off but the idea is to get all of
> the counties who participate in the fair to grow pumpkins to compete in the
> weigh-off.
>
> This is where I need some assistance I AM LOOKING FOR ANYONE WHO HAS A SURPLUS
> OF SEEDS THAT THEY WOULDN'T MIND PARTING WITH TO HELP PROMOTE OUR SPORT.  The
> genetic make up of the seeds is not as important as the quantity. Our hope is
> to expose as many people as possible to the opportunity to grow a giant
> monster, and as you all know after they try  it once they will be hooked!!
> Then the genetics will become important!  If you have seeds that you wouldn't
> mind parting with please e-mail me our address and I will send a SASE as soon
> as possible (Hopefully before postage goes up on 1/31).
>
> If you would like more information on our event which will be held on
> Saturday, October 2nd, 1999 in Elk Grove, CA., e-mail me or call me at (916)
> 685-7092.  Please be sure to tell me where you are calling from so I can
> adjust my calling time to fit your time zone if your not in California.
>
> Again I thank you for your time and assistance.  Good luck to everyone in
> 1999!!!
>
> Zach

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Would be happy to send some seed  Zach.  Shoot me your address to mail it
to.........brock

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