Lexington County 4-H Tomato Project

605 West Main Street,Lexington SC 29072

02 May, 2023

Description

This project is open to youth ages 5-18 in Lexington County. 4-H Membership is not required but additional fees will apply. The 4-H Tomato Project will begin in May, tomatoes can be planted in the ground/garden or in containers. Youth will have several months to care for their tomato plants and an in-person county judging will take place in July. Plant & Record Book Pick Up - Tomato plants and record books will be available for pick up on Tuesday & Wednesday, May 2nd & 3rd from 8am - 4:30pm at the Lexington County extension office (closed for lunch between 1pm & 2pm). If you need to make other arrangements, please contact Eric Eliassen. Tomato Contest Prizes will be given for completed record books accompanied by: Best Looking Tomato, Worst Looking Tomato, and Heaviest Tomato. Additional contest opportunities will be announced as the project progresses. Age Categories: Cloverbud (Ages 5-8), Junior (Ages 9-13), Senior (Ages 14-18) Clemson University Cooperative Extension Service offers its programs to people of all ages, regardless of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, disability, political beliefs, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital or family status and is an equal opportunity employer.