| General |
| We would like to encourage many more people to exhibit. It does not require great expertise or special knowledge.
We have all had to start somewhere! Why not try with a Novice class? |
| The single most important rule is to READ THE SCHEDULE.
If there are any aspects you do not understand then please ask a member of the committee for
advice. If your exhibit does not conform to the schedule then it will be marked by the judge
'NAS' (Not According To Schedule). This is most disappointing when you have taken the effort to enter in the show. |
| Try to make your exhibit look as attractive as possible. If pots are being used, make sure they are clean.
Evenness (uniformity,) freshness, freedom from disease and minimal or no pest damage are more important than size.
Before judging, the stewards are responsible for ensuring that all cards have been turned over so that the name of
the exhibitor is not visible. After judging, the cards are replaced face upwards. |
| Bear in mind that all exhibits go towards making a successful show, not just the prize winners. |
| Vegetables |
| These should be cleaned using plenty of water and a sponge. Be careful when lifting long rooted
vegetables to avoid breaking the long 'tail'. Where appropriate trim the tops and tie with raffia or similar material.
Each entry must feature only one variety (cultivar) of the vegetable you are displaying. |
| (i) |
Parsnips, carrots, cabbages, marrows, beans and beetroot are usually just laid on the table. |
| (ii) |
Potatoes, tomatoes, peppers and courgettes are best placed on paper plates, these will be supplied by the organisers of the Show. |
| (iii) |
Shallots should be placed on sand, which you should supply, on the paper plate provided.
Onions should be shown on cardboard rings such as ones cut from a kitchen roll container.
Tops should be trimmed, bent over and neatly tied. |
| (iv) |
Brassicas should not have less than 2" (5cm) of stump left. |
| (v) |
Beans should have stalks attached. |
| (vi) |
Courgettes should be between 4 and 6 inches (10 and 15cm) long. |
