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  • What is 4-H
  • Enroll in 4-H
  • Public Speaking Program
  • Growing contests
  • FAQ
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  • Babysitting Programs
  • Plymouth County Clubs
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Plymouth County 4-H Plant Science Project

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  The Plymouth County Extension 4-H program sponsors a FREE 4-H Sunflower and Pumpkin Project. 


This FREE 4-H Plant Science Project is being offered to 

Plymouth County children ages 5-18. 


In addition to receiving the seeds  and planting instructions each youth participant has the opportunity to enter to have their sunflower / pumpkin judged.  


4-H Contests are being held Virtually this year.  

Submission deadline is October 8, 2021 at 5PM  

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How do I get free seeds?

Plymouth County 4-H  sends seeds with instructions to classrooms, youth groups  and individual families throughout Plymouth County.  If you would like  to participate in the Growing Sunflower and Pumpkin Projects please fill out the order form below. 


We encourage youth to participate through their classrooms for the best educational experience.   


If your class is not participating and and you want to participate as an individual please fill out the order form below with your home address. 


Scroll down for order form is below  

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How to register for growing contest

This year we give participating youth an opportunity to show off their pumpkin and sunflower grown with 

seeds supplied from Plymouth County 4-H.   

4-H Contests are being held Virtually this year.  Submission deadline is October 8, 2021 at 5PM 


Register after your get your seeds to compete in a fun contest.  


Scroll down to register after you get your seeds.



Order seeds for your classroom or group

The Plymouth County Extension 4-H program is once again sponsoring a free 4-H Sunflower and Pumpkin Project. This 4-H Plant Science Project is offered to Plymouth County children ages 5-18.  All youth participants will have the opportunity to enter the 2021 Contests. 


Sunflower and Pumpkin contests will be virtual for 2021.  


  Below is the order form for your class / group / family. 

Please fill it out and send it to us by March 30. 


The seeds will be ready for pick up or delivery by April 30.  

You will be notified via email  when your seeds are ready.  


Planting should take place between May 15 and June 15.  If you have any questions.

 please feel free to contact me at vschell@umext.umass.edu  or 774-404-7022        


We look forward to working with you and your class on this project again this year. 

SEED ORDERS 2021

 

Order 2021 Sunflower / Pumpkin Seeds Here

Each youth will receive Sunflower and/or Pumpkin seeds with planting instructions.

  

Educators will receive an electronic version of the 4-H Sunflower Project Guide .

Plymouth County 4-H

44 Obery St, Plymouth, MA 02360, US

(774) 404-7022

Youth sunflower and pumpkin contest registration form

Registration Details

  • Register by August 1, 2021
  • You will receive details in September on how to submit your photos for judging.




Plymouth County 4-H

44 Obery St, Plymouth, MA 02360, US

(774) 404-7022

Growing Contests Submission Form

 

Below is the criteria the sunflowers and pumpkins will be judged on.

You will recieve notice in September with submission details.


SUNFLOWER  

· Full length picture of your sunflower with a ruler / tape measure next to it

· Full picture of the head of the flower with a ruler / tape measure next to it


PUMPKIN  

· Full picture of pumpkin with a ruler / tape measure next to it

· Full picture of pumpkin with measuring tape around it to show circumference

Plymouth County 4-H

44 Obery St, Plymouth, MA 02360, US

(774) 404-7020

Downloads

Pumpkin Contest Flyer (jpg)Download
Sunflower contest seeds (jpg)Download

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