Fall is here and with it comes the end of our 2024 garden challenges. Did you join us? How did you do?

Just to re-cap, the 2024 garden challenges included 3 categories. Even if you were not successful in completing the challenge, you can still enter for the final check-in if you qualify.

2024 Garden Challenges at Mary's Heirloom Seeds

 

GROW A GIANT TOMATO

For this challenge, we are looking for the heaviest tomato you can grow. For that, we suggest the DINNER PLATE TOMATO. This is not a required variety, just a suggestion.

GROW THE LONGEST CUCUMBER

For this challenge, we are looking for the longest cucumber you can grow from stem to tip. For this we suggest the Armenian Cucumber, the Suyo Long Cucumber or Painted Serpent Cucumber. These are not a required variety, just suggestions.

ARMENIAN CUCUMBER: can grow 30-36 inches long and is heat tolerant.

SUYO LONG CUCUMBER: can grow 16 inches long as is heat tolerant.

PAINTED SERPENT CUCUMBER: can grow 24-24 inches long.

 

GROW THE WIDEST SUNFLOWER

For this challenge, we are looking for the widest sunflower seed head (minus the petals). For this we suggest TITAN SUNFLOWER and MONGOLIAN GIANT SUNFLOWER. These are not a required variety, just suggestions.

 

Here's how it works. This is going to be a fun contest with prizes at the end of the season.

-Seeds must be purchased from Mary's Heirloom Seeds

-Seeds must be grown in 2024 since the contest ends in November 2024

-There will be a check-in posted once a month at Mary's Heirloom Seeds if you would like to comment and share your "growth" throughout the challenge.

-Final check-in is November 1, 2024 but you can send in your entry as soon as you are ready.

-This challenge is open to residents of the US and Canada

-Take pictures! We love to see your gardens and this is a great way to share your progress

-PLEASE INCLUDE A FINAL PICTURE OF WEIGHT OR LENGTH in your email.

-Have fun!

All entries must be received via email no later than November 10th.

 

Prizes will be awarded for each category.

An additional prize will be awarded to 1 of the participants. If you participated, your qualified and checked-in, your name will be added to our list. One winner will be chosen at random.

 

PRIZES:

Top 2 entries per category will receive:

a $50 gift certificate for Mary's Heirloom Seeds

 

3 Participation winners will receive:

a $25 gift certificate for Mary's Heirloom seeds