SIGN UP for the MG ANNUALTRIALS

Once again, we need dedicated Master Gardeners to test various vegetables, cosmos, and/or morning glories in their own gardens throughout the state. For a small service charge, we will mail you enough seeds to start one crop of each variety. We'll also send forms on which to record yield, flavor, etc., for the crop being tested.

You may count the time you work on your trial(s) as volunteer hours. You may also choose to include outside groups to do the trials such as school groups, boy / girl scouts, community groups, etc.

We'll test six varieties in each trial. You may select one or more of the following to trial: cilantro, zinnia, eggplant, fennel & kohlrabi (three varieties of each), morning glory, snap peas. You need to devote a minimum of eighteen (18) row-feet to the test, and evaluate all varieties in your chosen test. Note that both morning glories and snap peas will need space to climb. We will mail you your seeds and forms on March 1st.

Please click the following link to the sign up form:
2011 VEGETABLE VARIETY TRIAL PANEL REGISTRATION.pdf


The sign up form is self-explanatory, but if you have any questions, please contact Bridget Barton at 612-625-4211. Your evaluations of the trials MUST be submitted to the state office by October 1, 2011, or you will not be eligible for future trials.