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Cornelius, Oregon

Well, since I am a verified and fully admitted seed hoarder, seed trader, Dill approved seed seller, seed lover, and overall OCD freak, I would like to go ahead and say that our seeds are still available for trade.

First, this is not a shot across the bow of those who are going with the 'promise to grow' stance as I can completely understand. It may have been about a decade ago, but I can remember the days of 20 requests...a day...all winter long. It is time consuming and can get costly, and lets face it, most of those seeds are rotten or roasted by now as new guys and one timers had no clue to do with them or the drive to continue growing year after year. I am simply still old school, and since I can't grow really big ones, I have fun getting acquainted with everyone.

Our address is:
Brett and Julie Hester
10855 S Macksburg Road
Canby, Oregon 97013

What to send? Well, when I put a seed request together, I send a sample of my seeds in a self addressed bubble pack with enough postage ($1.22 currently) to cover the return trip. Then I stuff that in a manila envelope with a brief letter requesting seeds from the grower.

Overall for a batch of seeds from a pumpkin/squash, I set aside about 50-75 seeds as keepers, then donate a bunch to our club, then whatever is left goes to other people. I still write on each seed and keep track of who gets what to avoid fake seeds being traded.

Yes, things were different when I started growing, and old habits are hard to break, but I still love trading seeds with people. I still remember getting my first few batches of Atlantic Giant seeds from Kirk Mombert, Ron Nelson, The Dill's, The Emmons, Joel and Mary Lou, and even Ray Waterman. It was like a warm welcome to Giant Pumpkin growing. Why the website then? Well, to my friends here at BP.com, its request first, trade second, and use the website as a tool to see pictures, genetics and basic stats on our fruit and The AGGC is off limits to me.

10/21/2010 1:54:17 PM

Sourthern Utah

thanks Brett.. I can understand how these folks must feel,, but I'm glad you are available to ask for a few seeds from, for groups and personnel. thanks Curt

10/21/2010 5:16:03 PM

Wilmington.Ma.

Thank you for remembering the old says.
George C

10/21/2010 5:28:30 PM

Mastic Beach, New York

I remember getting my first bubble pack from you ..That baby was stuff with seeds.its still awesome feeling getting a bubble pack in the mail,doesnt matter if its a tomato,long gourd or melon seeds i get the same feeling. the wife thinks i'm nuts! haha

10/21/2010 6:27:53 PM

West Sacramento Ca.

brett,i still want your seeds and thankyou for the 1348 that grew a great 889 orange monster for me this year.i crossed the urena 991 into it.what do you think?

10/22/2010 1:36:40 AM

Owensboro, Ky.

Kudo's to the Guru, everything you need to know about requesting & trading seeds in one short lil pkg!!! Peace, Wayne

10/22/2010 2:47:59 AM

Lexington, Ky

Thank you Brett!!!!!! Just awesome!

10/22/2010 9:38:49 AM

Long Island,New York

The Hester bubble was always the fun bubble to get.Halibutt and the 895 went in here.

10/22/2010 11:12:37 AM

Oregon

Hey Brett i would like to get a few seeds from you im not far from you mybe we can get together thanks.

10/22/2010 11:41:05 AM

Mercersburg, PA

nice! good for everyone to know the proper protocol as well.

10/22/2010 12:29:39 PM

Cornelius, Oregon

Thank you guys. Ford, you bet, we have plenty of seeds. Where in Oregon are ya?

10/22/2010 3:55:12 PM

Oregon

Brett can you e-mail me please [email protected] im in newberg

10/22/2010 9:38:08 PM

Owensboro, Ky.

Sweet!!! ford said "please"!!! I guess he is a quick learner!!! LOL Must have read the Guru, tutorial!!! Peace, Wayne

10/23/2010 4:45:56 AM