Growing for show.

Clampit · « **on:** February 05, 2008, 20:15 »

Does anyone on this forum grow vegetables for showing? I am quite interested in having a go myself but i'm not sure how to get involved, or come to that, what is involved. Any pointers please?

Sally A · « **Reply #1 on:** February 05, 2008, 20:18 »

John is a member of the NVS, there must be a link to that website from here somewhere, most people on here are just happy if their stuff grows and tastes good, we tried an online veg show bt it just degraded in rude carrot :oops:

David. · « **Reply #2 on:** February 06, 2008, 21:13 »

Speak with your local show secretary/horticultural secretary for advice/copy of show schedule.

'Growing for Showing' by George Whitehead is a handy 176p book (Faber 1978 (out of print) isbn 0571112064 or 0571117066 for paperback) if you can locate a copy.

Or something more technical " RHS 'The Horticultural Show Handbook' **NEW EDITION** (Due End April 2008)This essential reference is the official RHS guide to organising, judging and competing in horticultural or gardening shows where fruit, vegetables and flowers are exhibited" £7.95 + £2.50 P&P from RHS:
http://shop.wisley.co.uk/product_info.php?product=SEARCH&dpi=9781902896830

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Growing for show.

Clampit

Sally A

David.