hello everyone
I would like to show my veg next year if I can grow anything decent ! I notice at the shows they are displayed in certain ways or so many to a dish etc, is there a guide book or website on how to present veg? I know the entry form states things like 5 potatoes but it doesn`t actually say what to display them on! Any info would be appreciated.
Fuchsia
Would be interested in replies here - maybe going to have a bash at the novice class next year :-\
It's very much a show by show thing.. check with the organisers if you know of the ones you want to enter next year!
:-\
This is quite a big subject and where to start is the problem
We did a stint on this subject in September I think it was.
Why not have a look in the archives and see what you come up with.
I know I sent in a few details as did a few others.
Once you have had a look at these then get back to the forum with your queries, and we will take it from there!
I have a few photo,s of benched show veg that will give you an idea. The main thing is what veriaty of veg to grow, for example the potatoes benched here are Maxine and Kestral ( Red ) Nadine and Rocket ( white ) Presented on paper plates with coloured napkins.
(http://i142.photobucket.com/albums/r111/stumpinsci/Picture056.jpg)
look on the nvs website there's all sorts of information
What does nvs mean?
http://www.nvsuk.org.uk/index.php Have look
If you fancy showing on a very local level check out the local working mens clubs, you may have to join the club aswell.
I've just joined the onion show or next year its cost a tenner but youare assured of a prize of at least that back.
Sorry for being so late replying , thankyou for all your advice, have looked into it all and I have a better understanding now, just hope I can grow some decent veg lol.
Fuchsia