Division 3: Fruit & Vegetables

Collection of vegetables, 7 kinds in a maximum space 90cm wide x 75cm deep. Not less than 2 of each kind.
The National Vegetable Society Silver Medal will be awarded to the winner of this class. This is new award for 2023.

Collection of vegetables, 5 kinds displayed attractively in a maximum space 90cm wide x 75cm deep. Not less than 2 of each kind.

Collection of root vegetables, at least 3 kinds exhibited for best visual effect in a trug or similar sized basket. Not less than 2 of each kind.

Collection of saladines, at least 4 kinds. Choice of vegetables eaten raw or cooked and eaten cold, in a space 90cm wide x 75cm deep. Not less than 2 of each kind.

Tomatoes, medium, red, 5

Tomatoes, medium, any other colours, 5

Tomatoes, beefsteak or large, 3

Tomatoes, plum, 5

Tomatoes, small fruited, 9.

Tomatoes, 1 truss, any variety.

Tomatoes, a collection of 3 varieties, 1 dish of 5 of each to be exhibited.

Collection of potatoes, 4 cultivars (named if possible), 4 plates of 5.

Potatoes, coloured (including red), cultivar to be named if possible, 1 plate of 5.

Potatoes, white, cultivar to be named if possible, 1 plate of 5.

Parsnips, 3.

Carrots, a long pointed cultivar, 3.

Carrots, other than a long pointed cultivar, 3.

Turnips, 3.

Beetroots, round, 3.

Beetroots, cylindrical, 3.

Collection of 3 onions exceeding 250g each, 3 onions not exceeding 250g each, 6 large shallots and 6 pickling shallots not exceeding 3cm diameter.

Onions, not exceeding 250g each, 5.

Onions, over 250g each, 3.

Shallots, large, 10.

Shallots, pickling, not exceeding 3cm diameter, 10.

Leeks, intermediate, not exceeding 35cm long from root base to button, 3

Leeks, over 35cm long from root base to button, 2

Peas, 9 pods.

Runner beans, 9.

Dwarf beans, 9.

Broad beans, 6.

Celery, 2 heads.

Cucumbers, frame, 2.

Cucumbers, ridge, 2.

Lettuce, cos, 2.

Lettuce, cabbage, 2.

Lettuce, 3 of different varieties.

Peppers, sweet, any colour, 3.

Peppers, hot (Chilli), 6.

Garlic, 3 bulbs. NOTE: Elephant garlic should be entered in class 351.

Radish, small salad, 1 bunch of 9

Aubergines, 3

Cabbages, red, 2 heads.

Cabbages, green, 2 heads.

Cauliflowers, 2 heads

Courgettes, 3. Not exceeding 150mm long (or 75mm diameter for round varieties).

Vegetable marrow, 2. Not exceeding 350mm length (or 500mm circumference for round varieties).

Squashes, 2.

Spinach Beet or Chard, 10 leaves displayed in a vase.

Broccoli, sprouting, 9 shoots

Any other vegetable not classified, number according to type. Variety and cultivar to be named.

My Herb Garden, Collection of fresh herbs for culinary use - at least 5 distinct kinds (named) displayed attractively and imaginatively for best visual effect in a maximum space 60cm wide x 75cm deep. Accessories, staging and backcloths etc can be used.

Basket of Fruit: A collection of fruits, at least 4 kinds, to be displayed attractively in a basket.
All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom on its surface and this should be retained if possible and not washed off. Stalks and calyces should be left on and fresh. The plant foliage should be used to decorate the exhibit. All cultivars should be named where possible.

Collection of fruit - 3 kinds, 1 dish of each kind to be displayed attractively.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Apples, collection of culinary, 3 named cultivars, 5 of each.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Apples, collection of dessert, 3 named cultivars, 5 of each.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Apples, dessert, 5
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Apples, culinary, 5
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Plums or gages, 5 light coloured.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Plums, 9 dark coloured.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Pears, 5
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Pears, 2 cultivars, 5 of each cultivar.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Raspberries, 15, displayed with foliage.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Blackberries, 15, displayed with foliage.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Gooseberries, 15, displayed with foliage.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Currant x Gooseberry hybrids, eg jostaberry or worcesterberry, 1 dish of between 200g and 250g, displayed with foliage.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Currants, red, 1 dish in bunches. Not less than 200g and not more than 250g.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Currants, black, 1 dish in bunches. Not less than 200g and not more than 250g.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Blueberries. 1 dish of not less than 200g and not more than 250g.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Any other soft fruit, not otherwise listed, quantity according to type.
All entries in the fruit classes must be shown on plates or dishes (unless otherwise stated). All fruit should be ripe. Apples, pears and gooseberries may be shown unripe. Specimens should be well-matched, clean and blemish free. Fruit has a natural bloom

Longest bean. Exhibits must be left at the control desk, marked with your initials. They will be placed on the show bench by a steward immediately prior to judging. First Prize only awarded.

Heaviest onion, as grown, foliage and roots intact
First Prize only awarded. This class will be judged solely on weight.

Heaviest three potatoes, weighed together.
First Prize only awarded. This class will be judged solely on weight.

Heaviest Marrow
First Prize only awarded. This class will be judged solely on weight.

Heaviest Tomato
First Prize only awarded. This class will be judged solely on weight.