HINTS FOR EXHIBITORS

VEGETABLES

Hints for vegetable quality and dressing

Beans	Young grown, stalks attached, equal size and straight.
Beetroot (globe)	Even tennis ball size, single taproot. Avoid damage and bleeding, tops trimmed to 76mm.
Brussels Sprouts	Firm, fresh, tight buttons of good colour and unblemished.
Cabbage	Firm heart, approx. 76mm stem, foliage clean.
Carrots	Straight, shallow eyes, blemish-free, foliage trimmed to 76mm.
Celery	Roots trimmed, foliage on, stems not split.
Courgettes	Young, tender, of good shape and colour, uniform, approx 150mm in length.
Leeks	With roots and top leaves.
Lettuce	With roots.
Marrows	Even size, less than 400mm in length.
Onions	Clear skin, small neck, solid, roots trimmed, tops tied with raffia or similar.
Parsnips	Straight, shallow eyes, blemish free, foliage trimmed to 76mm.
Peas	Fresh, well-filled, good bloom and colour, uniform, stalks attached.
Potatoes	Shape, even size, shallow eye, unblemished, optimum weight 170gms.
Shallots	Unbroken skin, roots trimmed and tops tied.
Tomatoes	Shape, even size, stalk up to first knuckle, cherry tomatoes optimum size 25mm.

Collections of vegetables: The number of each vegetable exhibited in a collection to be as listed on 'Rules & Definitions for Exhibitors'. The maximum points that can be awarded for each type of vegetable in a collection are as listed on page 'Rules & Definitions for Exhibitors'.

Unless otherwise stated, all entries must be of a size suitable for culinary purposes.

The words ‘kind’ or ‘variety’ used in the handbook imply the following meanings:- peas, cabbages and beans are distinct kinds of vegetables. ‘Pilot’, ‘Greyhound’ and ‘Prize-winner’ are distinct varieties of a kind. You are requested to name your exhibits whenever possible.

Presentation: Extra points are awarded for neatness and effect. Collections may be garnished with parsley only. Individual vegetable exhibits may not be garnished.