Childrens Competition 2011

entries closed

By Melanie Matthews

The 2011 Children’s competition was officially launched at Seedy Sunday on February 6th and we are hoping to get lots of entries this year. The categories are open to all the age groups Please encourage all your younger family and friends to get involved and register their entries  on the form below (document attached underneath the poster) by 30th June 2011.

For the 2011 competition we are welcoming entries in age categories Under 7, 8-12, and 13 plus and you can enter as many categories as you like. Seeds for categories 1 and 2 will be sent on receipt of registration form and are being provided by Harvest.

Judging will take place in August 2011. The top 10 entrants in each category will be selected and judged in person to finalise the winners. Winners will receive their prizes at the ‘City in Bloom’ celebration in September. 

1. “Tallest Sunflower”

The challenge is to grow the tallest sunflower. Sunflowers are good for attracting insects to your plot, so we want to see them reaching to the skies, with their heads facing the sun across Brighton & Hove. Each entrant will be provided with five sunflower seeds. Entrants must submit a maximum of three photos, with the height of their sunflower clearly shown and labelled. 

2. “Largest Courgette”

The challenge is to grow the largest courgette. Each entrant will be provided with five courgette seeds. Entrants must submit a maximum of three photos, with the length and diameter of their courgette clearly shown and labelled. 

3. “Best 1m x 1m vegetable plot”

How good are your growing skills? We want you to show us what you have learnt from your family and friends on the allotment about growing good, tasty vegetables that are free from pests and diseases. Your plot should be 1x1 metre (ensure you have the allotment holders permission first!). Entrants will need to submit a diary or project plan with a maximum of six photos, showing progress over time and how you have managed you plot to consider the design (planting choices, location, and timing) and pest control. 

4. “Best Scarecrow Design”

When growing vegetables we face competition from many pests, and not just slugs and snails, but also birds.  The traditional method to stop birds eating their way through your vegetables is to make a scarecrow. We want you to design and make a scarecrow that makes  best use of environmentally friendly or recycled materials. You must think about how it will be effective in scaring away birds. Entrants must submit their design (on A4 or A3 paper) with a maximum of three  photos of their scarecrow in place at your parents/guardians allotment.