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Application for AG Seeds. Please Print and Save if it's too early.

I am looking for some seeds from some genetically superior AG's.
Please read this and if it's overkill let me know too.
This is my first year (1999) to grow the AG.  I am an avid gardener
and my chidden wanted to grow some big ones having seen some pictures
in my seed catalogs.  I purchased the book, "Growing World Class
Pumpkins", checked out all the web sites and have been  on the mailing
list for a couple of months.  I have a partner "family" to share the work
and allow for summer vacations to be scheduled.  We are planning to
break the Utah record of 612.5; but will be happy this year to harvest
some big ones and enjoy the fun of these big plants!

I have 4000 sq feet that I recentley covered with 5 yards of  steer manure
to build the organic matter and add nutrients;  then tilled it twice.
On SEP 9th I  planted the area in winter barley and will sow hairy vetch
for a green manure to be tilled under in the spring.  When I sow the seeds
outside, I'll be using the 8x8 foot square "hole" mounded on four sides
(sides covered with black plastic) a heating cable underneath with glass
over the top.  I have enough glazing and brick to go up high, then  to form
a wind and weather barrier until the plants are free of cold weather.  I am
putting in a fence around the area and will attach 1/8 plywood as a wind break
as needed.  I removed two trees for unobstructed sunshine.   I tested the soil
recently, and I have good P & K, but need N and need to lower the Ph a bit.
I plan on fine tuning the PH in the spring and making the necessary adjustments.
The barley should lower the Ph.  Does all this really matter?

I plan to plant 2 mounds with 4 different seed types.   I will manually pollinate
and want to cross some good AG genes and will return seeds as desired,  if I
get a big one.  If anyone has a genitic combination they want me to try, I am
willing to do the work!  I intend on limiting the foliage to about 1000 sg feet.

Utah has a long, hot growing season (advice) but  my squash and melons do well each
year in this area.  I have a love for gardening,  adequate time and other resources
and my kids (5) are great weeders and bug pullers.

Advice is welcome.  I have some basic knowledge but anxious about the practical
aspects of  this adventure.   If you have seeds that you would like to see used in
the manner I have described, I would take the stewardship of them seriously.
I don't want too many, so if you would email me or call, I would Like to discuss
what you have so I don't get more than I can use.  I am particularly interested in
those seeds that have a genetic history¯so I can track what I get, with what has
been grown, and pass them along intelligently.

Thank you for considering this "application" for AG seeds.

Sincerely,

Michael Peterson
Michaelpeterson@pobox.com
Work: 1-800-477-7143
Home: 801-756-3826
 
 
 
 
 

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