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Centennial Colorado

Hi all,
I have decided I want to be the organizer of this seed exchange. I think covid allowed several people to grow interesting seeds and these seeds should be shared with other people. I would like to see who is interested and then I can estimate how many seeds each person should donate.
Thanks,
Leif

10/8/2020 11:11:53 PM

Guelph, Ontario

I'm in

10/9/2020 9:12:22 AM

Lebanon

I'd love to participate, but I don't have much in the way of interesting seeds. I'd be happy to throw in some cash to help cover postage though

10/9/2020 10:44:00 AM

Central NY

I’m in!..

10/9/2020 2:38:19 PM

Webster Groves, MO

Love to join!!! Should have some good seed to contribute.

10/9/2020 3:05:49 PM

President - GPC

So do I, so count me in as well.

10/9/2020 3:40:54 PM

Myerstown,pa

I would like to participate. I’m a first year grower and managed a 535 lb pumpkin only because of the genetics. This pumpkin should have easily been several hundred pounds heavier but I had to learn a lot of lessons the hard way.

10/9/2020 6:17:17 PM

Iowa

Should have a few seeds to share as well, I'm in.

10/9/2020 9:15:41 PM

Guelph, Ontario

Last year I got a seed of an AG x blue moon squash. It is over 100 lbs. Perfectly round and bluish-green in colour. The seeds from this should produce all sorts of interesting results.

10/10/2020 7:52:50 AM

Lake Oswego, OR

I'm in and have some interesting seeds.

10/10/2020 9:42:30 AM

Colorado

Me too!

10/10/2020 10:06:35 AM

Grittyville, WA

I'll contribute some good little seed freakinsteins... popcorn and zucchini for sure.

10/10/2020 1:59:24 PM

Walla Walla Wa.

I'm in!

10/10/2020 4:03:27 PM

New Berlin,NY

I’m in

10/11/2020 12:15:17 PM

Team Canuckle Heads

I'm in

10/11/2020 1:48:23 PM

I. Falls, Minn

I'm in

10/11/2020 2:14:48 PM

Mokena, IL

I'm in

10/12/2020 5:24:19 PM

Penryn CA

I'm in .

10/12/2020 9:43:18 PM

Dillonvale, Ohio

I'm in. It's like Christmas opening up the package and going through everything to see what you got.

10/13/2020 6:18:41 AM

Nc

I am interested

10/13/2020 10:10:16 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

Good for you 97 pounder. This may be a bit premature but what can folks outside the US expect in terms of postage. Thanks again.

10/13/2020 10:10:49 PM

On a cliff in the desert

I'm not sure if seeds will be able to be shipped outside of the US because of COVID. Countries are being very strict in what they are allowing into the country. I lost a set of seeds from the Spain auction when US customs destroyed them. Other countries may do the same with incoming seeds.

10/13/2020 10:55:59 PM

Centennial Colorado

I was concerned about that as well. I think Europe will be too expensive if it is able to happen. Canada might be a possibility though.

10/13/2020 11:30:14 PM

Guelph, Ontario

There are ag regulations. Shipping to and from EU is always a problem as ag regs get in way

Seeds back and forth between USA and Canada are permuted withing ag regulations as long as not bulk. then regs are different. .

10/14/2020 11:17:45 AM

Zimmerman, Minnesota

I’m in.... thanks for doing the seed exchange this year Leif!!

10/14/2020 11:20:22 PM

Princeville, IL

I’m in

10/15/2020 9:15:58 PM

Westmoreland, KS

I'm in...i might have a decent seed or two this year

10/16/2020 9:28:53 PM

Central NY

I’m signing zeke up...he sent me his seeds...(So cool)..I’ll get them to him in Canada...for anyone new to this, sign up here if you have seeds to share in little packs for probably 40ish people...Leif will let us know..doesn’t matter what u have...there’ll be tons of different seeds.. some of my favs over the years have been- peter peppers- the “hots” like ghost pepper, sunflowers, giant carrot, giant cucumber,...you’ll be shocked at the amount and variety of seeds you get for the cost of postage and a little time packing and labeling seeds...one our favs from last year was the milkweed!!!... sign up, don’t be shy...thanks again for doing this Leif ...you have big shoes to fill as Brandon did a great job last year. What a season for Bigpumpkins.com!!!!!!!!

10/17/2020 8:12:28 AM

Grittyville, WA

I am here to help. If needed just email me. I marked the international ones as garden seed and we didnt have problems.. but thats why its good to have a few extra lots in case any dont make it... it was a bit expensive but worthwhile.

Thanks for taking over Leif... I have no worries about you being in charge.

10/17/2020 6:55:03 PM

Bloomington, IN USA

I’m in.
But could we specify what the requirements are for this?
Roughly 40 packs of seed but how many in each one?

10/18/2020 11:52:26 PM

Centennial Colorado

I think 40 packs given the 26 that have signed up so far. Looks much less than last years. Should I put it on the general discussion page? I think we should give 1-3 of heavier seeds and if you have more of lighter seeds or less germination rate maybe 5-7. I think its nice to give a lot of seeds, but that adds a substantial cost to shipping.

10/19/2020 9:23:43 AM

Central NY

Whatever you can do materdoc..3 mater seeds? 5?...1 pounder f it’s a good seed?..... one Ag seed?... two?....someone sent a Huge pack of y’all orange zinnias...had plenty to plant, plenty to share. I’m sending a bunch of stuff.!!... yes Leif!!...promote promote!!... I’m thinking 10-12 bucks for shipping will cover it?...

10/19/2020 10:16:33 AM

Central NY

Tall orange zinnias y’all...

10/19/2020 10:17:09 AM

Centennial Colorado

I have straw flowers and potentially watermelon. Flowers are cheap to send with such tiny seeds. I am guessing 8-14 dollars depending on the amount of participation.

10/19/2020 10:59:29 AM

Butler,PA

I'm In

I have Ghosts, Scorpions and a few more VERY HOT PEPPER seed varieties that can be mailed in a regular envelopes.

10/19/2020 4:00:56 PM

Glen Allen, VA

I’m in!

10/19/2020 7:28:21 PM

Plattsburgh, NY

I’ll play

10/19/2020 10:20:05 PM

On a cliff in the desert

I'm in. I should have plenty of seeds from my 205 Wursten X 188 Treece field pumpkin.

10/19/2020 11:04:15 PM

Team Canuckle Heads

Tall sunflowers
Cucamelon
Easter egg plant

I'm hoping to get some giant amaranth seeds from one of you southern growers

10/20/2020 10:35:12 AM

central Nc

I'm in.

10/20/2020 5:09:46 PM

Logan Utah

This would be fun have some big sunflowers but other then that not much as far as trde

10/20/2020 9:50:04 PM

Brooklyn Corner, Nova Scotia

I’m in, thanks.

10/20/2020 9:54:03 PM

Centennial Colorado

36 signed up so far. I think my 40 estimate was off. Deadline will be November 1st for signup.

10/20/2020 10:40:55 PM

Woodward, Oklahoma

Me...

10/21/2020 12:15:27 AM

Colorado

OK, I'll go for it.

10/21/2020 4:02:51 PM

Connecticut

Please add me in too...

10/22/2020 10:33:48 PM

Western N.Y.

I'm in.

10/24/2020 11:14:17 AM

Elk Grove , California

Add me in on behalf of the California Pumpkin Growers Club

10/24/2020 11:22:02 AM

Lake Oswego, OR

Please add me to the ever-growing list. Lots of fun last year!

10/24/2020 12:01:10 PM

Diamond, Ohio

I’m in

10/24/2020 12:01:58 PM

Centennial Colorado

I am estimating now about 60 seed packs. We have 43 signed up so far. I am guessing another 10-15 will sign up. Does anyone have contact with Ken? It looks to be about a $600 cost for postage and the packages themselves. I am happy to cover some of the cost, but I think we will need a few extra packs to be sold to make it less expensive. This is way more successful than I originally thought. I hope many more sign up.

10/24/2020 12:25:18 PM

Centennial Colorado

Would people participating in this be willing to pay $5 to pay for some of the shipping expense? I want this to be a sustainable seed exchange that does not require anyone to pay much, but not bring the cost all back to me.

10/24/2020 1:12:52 PM

New Berlin,NY

I don’t think asking the participants to contribute 5-10 dollars to cover shipping is unreasonable.

10/24/2020 2:26:52 PM

Grittyville, WA

Its up to you how you want to run it. But speaking from my experience running it last year, we should all chip in for the return postage. But ideally a few packs could be auctioned off to help subsidize the international shipping. Pretty sure Ken would be fine with this, he was ok with it last year.

10/24/2020 4:22:51 PM

Not in seed exchange but I do order seeds from the USA and for that many seeds and packets $10.00 US to Canada is pretty much right on.

And check to see how many can come through customs without causing a RTS.

10/24/2020 4:37:33 PM

Grittyville, WA

I went with priority padded envelopes because it was a flat rate with a good volume. Priority was $8.00 last year with tracking and $50 insurance so was a good value. This year the same envelope is 8.40. There might be cheaper options but not by much.

10/24/2020 4:42:57 PM

Centennial Colorado

That is the cheapest option I could find. If possible for the U.S. Participants could you send $8? With Canada $10. That would make it so much easier on me. Thanks for the info spudder and G. Kins

10/24/2020 6:11:47 PM

Logan Utah

I agree 10 bucks isn't that bad compared to amount of unique seeds get.

10/24/2020 9:48:51 PM

Anchorage, Alaska

Count me in

10/25/2020 12:50:57 PM

Hobart, Indiana

I’m in again. Thanks for keeping this going

10/25/2020 1:31:23 PM

Central NY

Isn’t that bad!!??...lol... see what seeds sell for nowadays!!??...this is the best deal on the planet!!...an even 10 bucks sounds like the ticket to me. Thanks Leif!

10/25/2020 7:34:38 PM

Centennial Colorado

$10 seemed reasonable to me. We can sell some extra packs for Canada Shipping. I forgot they use a different currency. The last sign-up day will be October 31 at 11:59 pm.

10/25/2020 9:40:09 PM

Centennial Colorado

I would like to start the organizing process. 60 seed packs is my current estimate. I would like every participant to email me: leifeliritter@gmail.com.
Title: seed exchange
In actual email:
Name
bp handle
seed/seeds you have.
Please send this info only and in this order. I will record responses in a data sheet and respond with my adress. I want you to wait until November 1st after everyone has signed up for final quantity of seeds.
Thanks,
Leif

10/25/2020 9:45:54 PM

Centennial Colorado

After I determine the final quantity of seed packs needed. I would like you to ship your seeds within 2 weeks of November 1st. I will wait until January 1st to mail out seeds. There is too much chance of packages getting lost in December.

10/25/2020 9:53:48 PM

Anderson, IN

This is a great idea count me in, cant wait.

10/26/2020 12:45:57 AM

Coventry Rhode Island USA

I’m in ! Great idea , looking forward to it thanks !

10/27/2020 11:38:30 AM

Coventry Rhode Island USA

I’m in ! Great idea , looking forward to it thanks !

10/27/2020 11:40:22 AM

Centennial Colorado

Chad New told me he wanted to join. We have about 50 Participants currently.

10/27/2020 5:20:07 PM

Pittsburgh, PA

Count me in please

10/31/2020 1:20:15 PM

Castleton,Vermont

If you have room I would like to do it this year !!!!

10/31/2020 11:04:26 PM

Centennial Colorado

yes. I have room.

10/31/2020 11:13:00 PM

Centennial Colorado

please email me.

10/31/2020 11:20:43 PM

UK Gloucestershire

I’m in if I’m not too late.

11/3/2020 6:17:30 PM

Wappingers Fall, NY

I’m in

11/17/2020 7:45:51 AM

Berne, Indiana

Would love to send in seeds.
joels.image@gmail.com

12/7/2020 5:41:58 PM

Penryn CA

Just received my seeds today from the Seed Exchange. Thank you Leif for all your time and effort. Much appreciated. Also, I'd like to thank everyone who participated and shared their personal seeds. This will definitely keep me busy.

1/29/2021 3:41:20 PM

Going Green

Nothing has grown right in the last three years. I would pay you for seeds available. I did the seed exchange for ten years if you remember. wellingtonphil@yahoo.com

2/9/2021 3:55:40 PM