2026 Class T: Junior Fruits, Roots and Vegetables

Committee: Kristina Signer (519-588-0243), Crystal Hartung

Rules: Wipe specimen with a cloth to remove as much soil as possible – do not wash. Specimens with tops must be trimmed to 1” (unless stated otherwise). Choose large onions, do not peel but remove roots. Pumpkins and squash must still have their stems. All entries must be fresh and grown by the exhibitor. Ensure entries are uniform in size and shape, fresh, have good colour and are true to variety. Place entries on appropriately sized plates. Attach tags to plate or stems. Must be fully grown. Entry tags to identify age, grade and name of school as of June 2026. Anything named must be written by the child.

Ages 3 and Under:
Prizes: ~ 1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00, 4th – $1.00

1. Bean, 1, the longest
2. Carrott, 1, the longest
3. Sweet corn stalk, 1, the tallest with no roots
4. Sweet corn, 2 of any variety
5. Cucumber, 1, the heaviest by weight
6. Potato, 1, with the most eyes
7. Pumpkin, 1, the smallest by weight
8. Red or green tomato, 1, the heaviest by weight
9. Zucchini, 1, the longest
10. One named vegetable on a paper plate, not named above.

Ages 4-6:
Prizes: ~ 1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00, 4th – $1.00

11. Bean, 1 the longest
12. Carrot, 1 the longest
13. Sweet corn stalk, 1, the tallest with no roots
14. Sweet corn, 2 of any variety
15. Cucumber, 1, the heaviest by weight
16. Potato, 1, with the most eyes
17. Pumpkin, 1, the smallest by weight
18. Red or green tomato, 1, the heaviest by weight
19. Zucchini, 1, the longest
20. One named vegetable on a paper plate, not named above.

Ages 7-9:
Prizes: ~ 1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00, 4th – $1.00

21. Bean, 2, any variety
22. Carrot, 2, any variety
23. Sweet corn stalk, 1, the tallest with no roots
24. Sweet corn, 2 of any variety
25. Cucumber, 2, any variety
26. Potatoes, 2, any variety
27. Pumpkin, 1, the deepest orange
28. Tomato, 1 red, the heaviest by weight
29. Tomato, 1 green, the heaviest by weight
30. Zucchini, 1, the heaviest by weight
31. Any herb leaf, 3, named, in a vase with water.
32. Strangest looking vegetable, named.

Ages 10-13:
Prizes: ~ 1st – $5.00; 2nd – $4.00; 3rd – $3.00, 4th – $1.00

33. Bean, 3, any colour or variety
34. Carrot, 3, any colour or variety
35. Sweet corn stalk, 1, the tallest with no roots
36. Sweet corn, 3 of any variety
37. Cucumber, 3, any colour or variety
38. Potatoes, 3, any colour or variety
39. Pumpkin, 1, the deepest green
40. Tomato, 1 red, the heaviest by weight
41. Tomato, 1 green, the heaviest by weight
42. Cabbage, 1, the heaviest by weight
43. Any herb leaf, 3, named, in a vase with water.

Class Specials:

44. Most points for Ages 4-6 ~ 1st – Growing Kit – Large – bucket full of items to use in the garden. 2nd – Growing Kit – Small – bucket full of items to use in the garden.
45. Most Points for Ages 7-9 ~ 1st – choice of 5 seed packets from Hawthorn Farm; 2nd – choice of 3 seed packets from Hawthorn Farm
46. Theme: Barn Doors and Farm Chores. For Ages 10-13 – basket of veggies, named, at least five veggies ~ 1st – $25 Gift Certificate to Hawthorn Farm