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Parker, Co

Hi Growers...are you ready for the California colossal curcurbit contest? Here is the scoop................
this contest has two goals.. 1.to promote the growing of california seeds.. 2. TO HAVE FUN!
Rules
1.the fruit must be grown from a seed from a California grown pumpkin or squash
2.the fruit must be weighed at an accredited California weighoff. No damage, unofficial weight or estimated weight entries are eligible.
3.the pumpkin must be grown by the person entering it.
4.the grower must be a California resident
5.in households with more than one grower, each grower must pay an entry fee to be eligible for cash awards.
6.only one cash award per grower
7.in the event of a tie, the prize money for those two places will be added together and divided equally between the two entries.
8.$25 entry fee must be postmarked before june 15, 2007. make checks payable to Pam Vanderschoot and mail to: Pam Vanderschoot , 1047 Petra Dr. Napa, Ca 94558. Entries postmarked later than june 15, 2007 will be returned.

prize money will be distributed as follows............
1st= 40% of prize money pot
2nd= 25% of Prize money pot
3rd= 15% of prize money pot
4th= 10% of prize money pot
5th= 10% of prize money pot

LET'S GET THOSE CALIFORNIA SEEDS ON THE MAP!!!!!!!!!

4/24/2007 10:16:07 PM

Phoenix, AZ

I have only used CA seeds so they are on the map for me. GL and call your friends to get this going!

Ben

4/26/2007 9:53:25 AM

Parker, Co

Thanks Ben for your support of California seeds! this is the second year for the contest. last year we had i think at least 30 entries. We have alot of growers, alot of great seeds we just need to GROW THE BIG ONE!good luck with your season!

4/26/2007 10:50:26 AM

Simi valley, ca

Anyone know what were the prize amounts last yr ?

4/27/2007 12:25:24 AM

Eugene,OR

I'm sure Gary Miller does!

4/27/2007 10:37:56 AM

Clayton Cal

how do you authenticate the seed. Is it honor system.Is there any seed to be made avalible.will there be pionts for BEAUTY or is it just for the BEAST.

4/27/2007 7:37:08 PM

porterville, calif.

I,m going to start a 901.5 cole or a 1069.5 Zunino.
I am growing at least 1 Calif. seed this year. I need to support the growers from my state more. Which one, any suggestions?

4/29/2007 12:37:59 AM

porterville, calif.

I,m leaning towards the 901.5 Cole.

4/29/2007 1:02:59 AM

Clayton Cal

my 1034 zunino and 981zunino are about to move from pots to patch very strong and dark green.my 1191 zunino didnt germ.I won the zunino lot from michigan giant pumpkin growers.go figure. i am suporting the best ca. seeds i could find.GROW ZUNINO. but also my out of state seeds will be an eyeful. 639 pugh will role the dice as well.

4/29/2007 1:48:14 AM

Parker, Co

RDY...we are an honorable group. no DNA tests required at this time! just get that BEAST to a weigh off in California this season, okay?
GREG...either the Zunino or the Cole would be great choices! Best of luck.
FISSSH... Gary Miller may remember how much he won last season. Be sure to ask him at the weigh offs!

4/29/2007 10:43:22 PM

Parker, Co

RDY...we are an honorable group. no DNA tests required at this time! just get that BEAST to a weigh off in California this season, okay?
GREG...either the Zunino or the Cole would be great choices! Best of luck.
FISSSH... Gary Miller may remember how much he won last season. Be sure to ask him at the weigh offs!

4/29/2007 10:43:22 PM