The NVS examination is in two parts, the first is a written paper, and if the prospective judge has some growing experience and has studied the NVS judging handbook, then the exam is not difficult at all. The second part of the examination is a practical test where committee members will have brought along their vegetables and the Branch Chairman will then lay out some classes with over five dishes in each class.
Growing Parsnips
25th July 2007 I am often asked what is the best method of growing both long carrots and parsnips for the show