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DEPARTMENT 'G' GARDEN VEGETABLES

Superintendent: Jerry Quaal. Email: jquaal@wrightcountyfair.org

6568 30th St NE Buffalo MN 55313

Preparation for Exhibit

• Snap Beans: Harvest before constrictions appear between seeds when seeds are about half grown. Ends of pods should not be broken off in picking. Pods should be uniform. Pods may be wiped clean, but not washed.

• Beets, Carrots, Parsnips, Rutabagas: Root crops should be mature but not overgrown, pithy or coarse in texture. Tops should be trimmed to 1½" above crown. Side roots should be trimmed off but not the top root. Roots can be washed but not scrubbed.

• Broccoli: Heads should be dark or purplish green and compact. Avoid yellow flowers in head. Leave on about a 5" stem.

• Cabbage: Cut stem about ½ inch below the head. Remove blemished or broken leaves but take care not to peel the heads too much. A few outside wrapper leaves are desirable. Specimens may be washed.

• Cauliflower: Heads should be white, compact and free of small leaves and ricy texture. Cut stems to leave 4 to 6 leaves. Outer leaves should be trimmed 1 or 2 inches above the white head. Use a soft bristled brush to remove dirt.

• Celery: Remove roots of stalk and trim butt to form a triangle or pyramid. Trim diseased and broken leaves on the outside until green color is uniform.

• Sweet Corn: Select ears that are well filled out to the tip. Kernels should be milky and juicy. Remove outer husks but allow a short shank and the inner husks to remain.

• Cucumbers, Pickling: 3 to 5 inches long. Specimens should be the same stage of maturity and uniform in size, shape and color.

• Cucumbers, Slicers: select specimens that are straight and dark green; about 6 to 10 inches long. Specimens should be uniform in size, shape and color.

• Kohlrabi: Roots should be removed just below the ball. Remove all but the upper 4 to 6 leaves. Select specimens that are a uniform medium size and not hard or woody. Skin should be easily punctured by a thumbnail. Specimens should be clean, but not washed.

• Onions: Specimens should be mature and thoroughly cured. The neck should be small. Do not peel to give a slick appearance. Only outer scales that are broken or discolored should be removed. Small basal roots should be left intact but trimmed to a uniform length. Wipe or brush clean, but do not wash.

• Potatoes: Tubers should be uniform in size, shape and color. Washing is permitted, but unwashed, clean potatoes are preferred. Be careful not to blemish the skin by scrubbing. Avoid specimens with defects or disease.

• Rhubarb: Select specimens that are straight, uniform and unblemished. Stalks should be pulled from the plant, not cut.

Trim leaf blade to 1 inch above the stalk.

• Summer Squash: Select small to medium size fruits when the rind is soft and easily punctured with a thumbnail. Leave about ½"

of stem and wipe fruits clean.

• Winter Squash and Pumpkins: Select mature specimens when the rind resists the pressure of the thumbnail. Each should be free of defects. Leave stems attached.

• Swiss Chard: Select plants that are fresh, crisp and have bright green leaves. Trim off roots and trim butts to a pyramid shape.

Trim off diseased and broken leaves on the outside until color is uniform.

• Tomatoes: Select fruits that are uniform in size, shape and color. Remove stems. Fruits should be perfectly shaped and free of cracks and blemishes.

• People want to know what you are planting. So they can plant the varieties you are. Thanks!

DIVISION 1 - Garden Vegetables

Please include variety name!

1st - $3.00
2nd - $2.00
3rd - $1.00

Class:

1. Beans, edible, green pod, 10 specimens

2. Beans, edible, purple pod, 10 specimens

3. Beans, edible, yellow pod, 10 specimens

4. Beans, any variety, 10 specimens

5. Beets, for table use, 4 specimens

6. Broccoli, one bunch

7. Brussel Sprouts

8. Cabbage, early, 1 specimen

9. Cabbage, late, 1 specimen

10. Cabbage, red, 1 specimen

11. Carrots, for table use, 4 specimens

12. Carrots, any other variety, 4 specimens

13. Cauliflower, 1 specimen

14. Celery, 1 bunch

15. Corn, yellow, 3 specimens

16. Corn, bicolor, 3 specimens

17. Corn, white, 3 specimens

18. Cucumbers, pickling, 8 specimens

19. Cucumbers, slicers, 3 specimens

20. Cucumbers, burpless or English, 3 specimens

21. Eggplant, 1 specimen

22. Endive, 1 specimen

23. Fennel, 1 specimen

24. Gourds, mited, 5 specimens

25. Kale, 1 specimen

26. Kohlrabi, purple, 1 specimen

27. Kohlrabi, green, 1 specimen

28. Lettuce, head, 1 specimen

29. Lettuce, leaf, 3 plants

30. Garlic, 1 bunch

31. Onions, green bunching, 6 specimens

32. Onions, yellow, 4 specimens

33. Onions, white, 4 specimens

34. Onions, red, 4 specimens

35. Parsnips, 3 specimens

36. Peas, in pop, 10 specimens

37. Peas, edible, 10 specimens

38. Peppers, greenbell, 3 specimens

39. Peppers, bell other colors, 3 specimens

40. Peppers, sweet banana, 3 specimens

41. Peppers, hot banana, 3 specimens

42. Peppers, long hot, 3 specimens

43. Peppers, hot any other variety, 3 specimens

44. Peppers, hot jalepeno, 3 specimens

45. Peppers, heirloom, 3 specimens

46. Pumpkin, field type(carving), 1 specimen

47. Pumpkin, pie type, 1 specimen

48. Pumpkin, miniature, 1 specimen

49. Radishes, summer-type, 6 specimens

50. Radishes, winter-type, 6 specimens

51. Rhubarb, red, 6 specimens

52. Rhubarb, green, 6 specimens

53. Rutabagas, 3 specimens

54. Spinach, 1 plant

55. Squash, hubbard, 1 specimen

56. Squash, summer scalloped, 1 specimen

57. Squash, crookneck, 1 specimen

58. Squash, summer any other, 1 specimen

59. Squash, zucchini, 1 specimen

60. Squash, buttercup, 1 specimen

61. Squash, acorn, 1 specimen

62. Squash, butternut, 1 specimen

63. Squash, spaghetti, 1 specimen

64. Squash, any other winter type, 1 specimen

65. Swiss Chard, 1 plant

66. Tomatoes, ripe, without stems, 4 specimens

67. Tomatoes, paste or roma types, 4 specimens

68. Tomatoes, cherry, red, 4 specimens

69. Tomatoes, pear, red, 4 specimens

70. Tomatoes, pear, yellow, 4 specimens

71. Tomatoes, cherry, other colors, 4 specimens

72. Tomatoes, cherry, green, 4 specimens

73. Tomatoes, slicing green, 4 specimens

74. Tomatoes, heirloom, 4 specimens

75. Tomatoes, grape, 4 specimens

76. Tomatoes, tomatillo, 4 specimens

77. Turnips, for table use, 3 specimens

78. Musk Melon-Cantaloupe, 1 specimen

79. Watermelons, 1 specimen

80. Any unusual vegetable

81.Dilliest vegetable

Please include variety name!

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

A Grand Champion ribbon may be given to the most outstanding special vegetable exhibit

class

82. Individual garden exhibit attractively displayed (14" x l7" area). 1 - 3 vegetables only. Attractiveness is the key to winning!

DIVISION 2 - Special Vegetable Exhibit

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class:

1. Best collection of 10 garden vegetables (potatoes not included)

2. Artistic display of one or more kinds of vegetables designed for home decoration with suitable container, support or background. Herbs are permitted. Plant materials other than garden vegetables (fruits, flowers, etc.) should be excluded.

DIVISION 3 - Potatoes

Submit 5 Specimens
Please include variety name!

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class:

1. Cobbler
2. Kennebec
3. Norkotah
4. Cherokee
5. Norland
6. Pontiac
7. Lasota
8. Russet Burbank
9. Yukon Gold
10. Superior
11. Any white variety
12. Any red variety
13. Any blue variety
14. Any other variety

DIVISION 4 - Herbs

1st - $5.00
2nd - $3.00
3rd - $2.00

Class:

1. Basil, 3 specimens

2. Chives, 12 stems in rubber band
3. Cilantro, 3 specimens
4. Dill, 3 stalks 6” long
5. Lavender, 3 specimens
6. Lemon Balm, 3 specimens
7. Marjoram, 3 specimens
8. Mint, 3 specimens
9. Oregano, 3 specimens
10. Parsley, plain or curled, 3 specimens
11. Rosemary, 3 specimens
12. Sage, 3 specimen
13. Savory, 3 specimen
14. Thyme, 3 specimen
15. Other, 3 specimen
16. Potted herbs, 1 variety, like parsely or any other variety
17. Mixed herb containers, like a hanging basket, or patio pots, you surprise us!

DIVISION 5 - Biggest Division

ONE ONLY

1st - $3.00
2nd - $2.00
3rd - $1.00

Class:

1. Beet
2. Bean
3. Broccoli
4. Cabbage
5. Carrot
6. Cauliflower
7. Cucumber
8. Eggplant
9. Kohlrabi
10. Musk melon
11. Onion
12. Pepper
13. Potato
14. Pumpkin
15. Zucchini Squash
16. Sunflower head
17. Sunflower stalk
18. Tomato
19. Radish
20. Rutabagas
21. Squash any other
22. Turnip
23. Watermelon

Division 'G' Garden Vegtables