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We now have all our ducks in a row and I will be forwarding seeds as a test run in the next few days. But there is a catch and I absolutely can't get around it and that is, I will be loosing 20% of the seeds to testing. and I can't control the seeds that will be taken.

So I would please ask for some help for our Australian and Tasmanian growers.
If these growers have made a seed request and if you have several of the request would you so kind as to send 2 of the seed, so as to make sure they receive at least one.
Also you can send the seeds to my US address so you don't pay the international posting rates.
it's

412 Oak Street
Sweetgrass Montana
59484

Thank you on behalf of the southern growers
Eddy Z

11/10/2016 2:22:32 PM

Also as another follow up, They have added a new test requirement, but we have it covered
here is a portion of the letter I received from the Australian Government concerning this and what I posted above

Hi Eddy,
Working through your questions.

I provide the information on the basis that you will be sending less than 10kg. Therefore, I refer to the import conditions for Cucurbit seed – small consignments.

http://biconnet.daff.gov.au/BICONWeb/ImportConditions/Conditions?EvaluatableElementId=163925&Path=UNDEFINED&UserContext=External&EvaluationStateId=d9f6615e-5573-4661-9ff3-f1b549f684ef&CaseElementPk=534267&EvaluationPhase=ImportDefinition&HasAlerts=True

Will you be sending a pre shipment batch for testing only? Which you can send to us and we will forward to the testing lab on your behalf.

Or will you be sending the consignment, and we will take out the random 20% of the consignment for the virus testing?

The 20% will also include testing for Melon Necrotic Spot Virus (MNSV) which is an additional requirement, (Oct 2016)

A phyto is not required, but you may send the previous one.

Regards,

Alaina

Plant Inspection Services | Central East Region

8 [email protected]

11/10/2016 2:25:39 PM

curtlave (team extreme)

Sourthern Utah

way to go iceman,, you are the man, you do a great job for these folks.. best, curt

11/10/2016 5:07:31 PM

nsw Australia.

i agree with that curt, it is very much appreciated by everyone down under; best of luck with it iceman. i'd love to buy you a beer one day.regards-garry.

11/10/2016 6:41:26 PM

VTSteve

South Hero, VT

Thank you for the update. I'm looking forward to sending more seeds next year to our fellow growers down under.

11/10/2016 8:19:29 PM

nsw Australia.

hi eddie; after talking to speedy, and going through the previous documentation, i'm not sure if i'm reading it right;i know you are going out of your way to help us,and
that is greatly appreciated. but we understood, after all the work you have put in, that the seeds would all be given the go ahead, and sent straight on to us after they where tested over there, and had the right paperwork. it looks to me that our customs are still going to test the seeds, and we still lose 20%
i hope i'm wrong; kind regards-garry

11/10/2016 10:02:47 PM

Gary
I need to do a run through your labs and I will also do one through the labs here. I am getting hickups with our system and can't get the new test done that is now required and went into law a month ago.
Before I commit the 3 2145'2 I have and the other high end genetics to you guys so I'm just making sure I cover all my bases. At the end of all this, and if it ends up with 1 out of 5 seeds being tested, then trust me when I say I have enough seeds here that will never be planted so I can tip the percentage by sending up to 10 KGS Plus I already missed this season for you so I won't let this happen again.

As a side note, Alaina is helping me every step of the way and I actually think she wants this to work. She has been awesome

11/10/2016 10:48:25 PM

nsw Australia.

thank you Eddie for the explanation.this is all a giant
mission on your part; and i agree that alaina is doing her best, she is the only one i have spoke to that seems to care; we will leave it in your capable hands, and eagerly await your updates. we definitely owe you;;;;;;;

11/10/2016 11:15:26 PM

baitman

Central Illinois

Thanks for all the work you do

11/11/2016 10:54:35 AM

Lymington

Eddie your a star what a fab inspiration to help forward our hobby around the world Ron has shipped our 2252 seeds to us and hopefully we will get them in the next week'ish have we got time to send you a collection of our seeds just in case anyone would like to grow them down south looking forward to seeing you in Niagara honey Stewie

11/11/2016 2:22:13 PM

Lymington

Oh and don't worry about 20% loses we can put some extra in

11/11/2016 2:26:36 PM

send away stu We have time for sure
Niagara will be a blast for sure First 10 are on me lol

11/11/2016 3:06:11 PM

nsw Australia.

hi stu, you sure are correct, my mate speedy and i would love the chance to grow your seeds. that is a fantastic offer, i just hope we can grow these great seeds from the good people in the big pumpkin community over there,and do them justice; ---garry

11/11/2016 7:55:46 PM

Lymington

Hi Gary was talking to Shane on messenger what is you address and I will get a bubble ready eddy honey when we get the 2252s back I will make these two bubbles up early and send them then Ian and I have I few to send to go to the states etc a little later. Stewie

11/11/2016 11:36:01 PM

bluesilver

Tasmania Australia

I would also be very interested in giving these seeds ago here in Tasmania if you still have one or two left, if Eddie could add them with the other seeds for ( Peter)
Looks like things might run pretty smoothly, Great work Eddie.
Cheers, Peter.

11/11/2016 11:42:07 PM