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A horticultural judge explains what he looks for in a prizewinning vegetable. General health is a must, as is uniformity (if the rules ask for a dozen tomatoes, present a dozen of equal size, shape and color). Most competitors fall down in the preparation: each vegetable requires a different harvesting technique, and specimens must be kept hydrated until the moment of judgment.
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