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Awards
Purple - $2.00 Blue -$1.50
Red - $1.00 White - $.50
GENERAL INFORMATION
Youth enrolled in Everyone a Gardener, See Them Sprout, Let’s Get Growing, Take Your Pick, or Growing Profits Projects can exhibit up to 10 classes but can only show in a maximum of 4 different classes for State Fair. One entry per person per class number.
The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will drop the entry one ribbon placing. Proper identification is the responsibility of the exhibitor, not the Extension office personnel. Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing an incorrect number of vegetables will be dropped one ribbon placing. In classes 252, 255, 268, 269, 285, and 286 do not duplicate entries from any of the other classes or entry will be dropped one ribbon placing. For example: 4-H’ers with two cultivars or varieties of red tomatoes can only enter the red tomatoes class and cannot enter the other cultivar or variety in any other vegetable class.
Entry Tags available by request or can be picked up at either office.
VEGETABLE, # TO EXHIBIT
CLASSES
G773201 Lima Beans, 12
G773202 Snap Beans, 12
G773203 Wax Beans, 12
G773204 Beets, 5
G773205 Broccoli, 2
G773206 Brussels Sprouts, 12
G773207 Green Cabbage, 2
G773208 Red Cabbage, 2
G773209 Carrots, 5
G773210 Cauliflower, 2
G773211 Slicing Cucumbers, 2
G773212 Pickling Cucumbers, 5
G773213 Eggplant, 2
G773214 Kohlrabi, 5
G773215 Muskmelon/Cantaloupe, 2
G773216 Okra, 5
G773217 Yellow Onions, 5
G773218 Red Onions, 5
G773219 White Onions, 5
G773220 Parsnips, 5
G773221 Bell Peppers, 5
G773222 Sweet (Non-Bell) Peppers, 5
G773223 Jalapeno Peppers, 5
G773224 Hot (Non-Jalapeno) Peppers, 5
G773225 White Potatoes, 5
G773226 Red Potatoes, 5
G773227 Russet Potatoes, 5
G773228 Other Potatoes, 5
G773229 Pumpkins, 2
G773230 Miniature Pumpkins (Jack Be Little Type), 5
G773231 Radish, 5
G773232 Rhubarb, 5
G773233 Rutabaga, 2
G773234 Green Summer Squash, 2
G773235 Yellow Summer Squash, 2
G773236 White Summer Squash, 2
G773237 Acorn Squash, 2
G773238 Butternut Squash, 2
G773239 Buttercup Squash, 2
G773240 Other Winter Squash, 2
G773241 Sweet Corn (in husks), 5
G773242 Swiss Chard, 5
G773243 Red Tomatoes (2” or more in diameter), 5
G773244 Roma or Sauce-type Tomatoes, 5
G773245 Salad Tomatoes (under 2" diameter), 12
G773246 Yellow Tomatoes (2" or more in diameter), 5
G773247 Turnips, 5
G773248 Watermelon, 2
G773249 Dry Edible Beans, 1 pint
G773250 Gourds, mixed types, 5
G773251 Gourds, single variety, 5
G773252 Any other vegetable that doesn't fit in any other class – 2, 5 or 12 Do not duplicate entries in Classes 201-251 with any in the group collection.
G773255 4-H Vegetable Garden Collection - Five kinds of vegetables. Display Garden Collection in a box not more than 24" in any dimension. Boxes may not be returned from State Fair. Showmanship will be considered in judging, but plastic grass, cotton, figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual class (201-252). Do not duplicate entries in classes 201-252 with any in the group collection.
G773256 4-H Cultivar Vegetable Collection - Vegetables entered in the collection are 5 cultivars from a single exhibit: for example, 5 cultivars of all types of peppers or squash or onions or tomatoes, etc. Display in a box not more than 24" in any dimension. Boxes may not be returned from State Fair. Showmanship will be considered in judging; but plastic grass, cotton figurines, etc. should not be used in exhibit boxes. Each vegetable in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for individual class (201-251).
HERBS
Herbs will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Those grown mainly for their seed, such as dill and caraway, should be exhibited on a plate. Those grown for their leaves such as basil, parsley, etc. should be exhibited in a container of water. Containers will not be returned at State Fair. Potted herb plants will be disqualified and will not be judged.
CLASSES – HERB, # TO EXHIBIT
G773260 Basil, 5
G773261 Dill (dry), 5
G773262 Garlic (bulbs), 5
G773263 Mint, 5
G773264 Oregano, 5
G773265 Parsley, 5
G773266 Sage, 5
G773267 Thyme, 5
G773268 Any other herb, 5 (do not duplicate entries in classes 260-267)
G773269 4-H Herb Garden - display of 5 different cut herbs. Herbs are to be cut, not potted. Displayed in a box or other holder not more than 18" in any dimension. Boxes may not be returned from State Fair. Each herb in the collection should be exhibited with the number specified for Classes 260-268. Do not duplicate entries in Classes 260-268 with any in the group collection.
FRUITS
Fruits will be judged using the same general criteria used for vegetables. Fruit will be judged for the stage of maturity normal for that season and growing location. Emphasis will be placed on how well fruit approaches market quality.
CLASSES
G773280 Strawberries (everbearers), 1 pint
G773281 Grapes, 2 bunches
G773282 Apples, 5
G773283 Pears, 5
G773284 Wild Plums, 1 pint
G773285 Other small fruit or berries, 1 pint
G773286 Other fruits or nuts, 5
EDUCATIONAL EXHIBITS
CLASSES
G773290 Garden Promotion Poster - individual poster promoting vegetable or herb gardening, size 14 x 22" either vertical or horizontal arrangement. Poster may be in any medium so long as they are not 3-dimensional. Posters using copyrighted material such as the "Peanuts" cartoon will not be accepted. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right-hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, and county must be on the back of the poster.
G773291 Educational Vegetable or Herb Garden Poster - prepare a poster no larger than 14" x 22" x 2" (3-dimensional if needed) either vertical or horizontal illustrating a skill or project you have done or learned about in a 4-H vegetable gardening project. You might show a special technique you use or equipment you have incorporated in your garden (e.g., drip irrigation system, composting, or special techniques learned). Refer to 4-H horticulture project manuals but use your own creativity. Entry card must be stapled to the upper right-hand corner. The 4-H member's name, age, and county must be on the back of the poster.
G773292 Vegetable and/or Herb Gardening History Interview - neatly handwritten or typed account of a gardening history interview of someone whose vegetable or herb garden has inspired you. Maximum of 4 pages of text and 2 pages of pictures (include 1 picture of the person you interviewed) of their garden if the individual is still gardening. Protect with a clear report cover. The 4-H member's name, age, and county must be on the back of the report.
G773293 Vegetable Seed Display - Each display must include seeds representing the following families: Cucurbit, Brassica (cabbage), Solanaceous (nightshade), and Legume (pea) families plus representatives from 5 other families. Group the seeds by family and type. Glue seeds or otherwise fasten clear containers of seeds to a board or poster board no larger than 22" x 24". Label each group and each individual vegetable type with the scientific names. Use only one variety or cultivar of each vegetable, except for beans where several examples of beans may be shown. Attach a card to the back of the display explaining why and how it is important to know which vegetables are related and site reference on where the scientific name information was found. On the back, label with the 4-H'ers name, age, years in the garden project, and county. Information on vegetable family members can be obtained from the Extension office.
G773294 World of Vegetables Notebook - Choose a favorite foreign cuisine and learn what vegetables and/or herbs are common to it (e.g., Mexican, African, Chinese, Italian, etc.). Include a report talking about a minimum of 5 vegetables and/or herbs from each country chosen. Include the scientific and common names; pictures of the plants from your garden or seed catalogs; tell how they are grown; and how the foods are used. Also list a source for buying the seed or plants. Favorite recipes using some or all the vegetables described may be included. Give proper credit by listing the source of pictures and information used. Protect in a clear report cover or small 3-ring notebook. The 4-H member's name, age, years in the garden project, and county must be on the back cover of the report.