1. The cultivar or variety name must be included on all entry cards. Failure to identify the cultivar or variety will lower the entry one ribbon placing. Proper identification is the responsibility of the exhibitor, not the Extension staff or office personnel. Exhibits entered under an incorrect class number or containing an incorrect number of vegetables will be lowered 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 lowered one ribbon placing. For example: 4-H members 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. Score Sheet SF108.
2. Vegetables (Classes 1-56) Class, Vegetable, Number's to Exhibit
3. Herbs (Classes 60-69) 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 CLEAR GLASS CONTAINER of water (no plastic containers at State Fair). Any exhibit not in a clear glass container will be dropped one ribbon placing. NO SCREW ON LIDS OR SCREW ON RINGS AND FLATS MAY BE USED. To hold herb leaves in place it is suggested to use tin foil
or a type of plastic wrap with holes poked into it or frog lids. Containers may not be returned from State Fair. Potted herb plants will be disqualified and will not be judged. Score Sheet SF108.
4. Fruits (Classes 80-86) 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. Score Sheet SF108.
VEGETABLES
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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 - Pumpkin, 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 vegetables, 2, 5, or 12 (do not duplicate entries in classes 201-251) that doesn't fit in any other class
G773255 - 4-H Vegetable Garden Collection of five kinds of vegetables. Display Garden Collection in a box not more than 24 inches 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 five cultivars from a single exhibit; for example, five cultivars of all types of peppers or squash or onions or tomatoes, etc. Display in a box not more than 24 inches 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).
HERBS – Classes 60-69 (SF 108)
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 five different cut herbs. Herbs are to be cut not potted. Displayed in a box or other holder not more than 18 inches 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.