slyone1000 said:
Has anyone on here ever entered their Peppers in a State Fair ??. And how did you do ??. I went ahead and entered 9 different varities this year to see how the Ultra-Hots will do.
Sly
I haven't entered the State Fair because I don't feel like driving 3 hours each way, but I have entered the County Fair the last two years, just for the heck of it. There's only two categories for peppers: Sweet Pepper - Green and, Hot Pepper - Any Color. We can only submit one entry in each category.
Now you gotta realize I live in traditional, rural farm country so the standard to beat is Green Bell and Jalapeno.
I don't grow Bells, so I entered Cubanelles last year and green (unripe) Marconi this year. 1st Place: Bell, 2nd: Bell, 3rd: Bell BOTH years.
I entered some of the most beautiful Golden Habs I've ever grown last year. 1st Place: Jalapeno, 2nd: Jalapeno, 3rd: Jalapeno
This year I entered some very nice Lemon Drops. 1st Place: Jalapeno, 2nd: LEMON DROP, 3rd: Jalapeno
SUCCESS!
Good Luck to 'ya. Let us know how you do.