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Lets hope the weathers better than today Johhny, I take it its raining in Clacky.
smashed all my long runner beans to bits
Quotesmashed all my long runner beans to bitsC'mon now Johnny I hope that is not an excuse With runner beans it is not always about length its quality and uniformity that is key, or at least is should be.In a class of say six beans, pods exactly the same size,fresh looking and stringless when snapped should always beat a collection of longer beans that although long are of slightly varying length, not quite flat and don't snap cleanly.Have you got all your winners selected/ picked I used to start my selecting on the Wednesday prior to a Saturday show.This allowed me to slow stuff down that would be over the top by Saturday,or conversely push it on with a bit of heat if I thought it was not quite up to scratch.The tomatoes would measured for size plus one reserve because many of an exhibit can get damaged in transit and it if you don't have a reserve you do not have an entry.Wrap your runner beans in a damp tea cloth or similar until just before judging this makes them look fresher on the show bench.If you are showing a cucumber try and show one with the remains of the flower on it,some judges like that, if nothing else this will prove it did not come off the supermarket shelf.Have you an idea yet as to what and how much produce you are showing?It's a bit late now but if you want any tips I am sure there are a few of us around who have been there and got the tee shirt.Other than that here's wishing you the best of luck....Tg thanks tg i have around 8 all at 15 inches and in good nick shoould all be perfect for sunday next year ill be at your door after show tips thanks for your help ill let you know how i get on i did have around 50 beans around 15 inches to choose from but hay ho what ive got will have to do
long carrots are being opened at the show so know ones knows as a bit of fun
made my jam and chutney
think im going all white with maybe blue corn flowers and love in the mist just to break
spuds
i am growing green zebra
Well done that man, I haven't been to Clackie for a while, too busy with new house at the moment but have two mates living there so I'll have to pop down soon.