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Friday, September 27, 2019
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Matt D.
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Connecticut
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One of the goals of Team-Pumpkin is to educate people about what it takes to grow a giant pumpkin. At the fairs, to reduce repeat questions from visitors large (4ft x 8ft) custom outdoor grade vinyl signs with gourmets were created and have proven very effective and well received. The quality photos and short descriptions help people understand some of the main points of the growing season. Also, having the large images helps to show people some key aspects of the growing phases and this is something I would recommend any group invest in that has public interaction.
This entry shows one of the signs used along with some of the story behind the image that pumpkin growers may appreciate.
Specifics of This Sign Are…
At the Durham Fair the name of the giant pumpkin competition is “Queen of the Pumpkin Patch” (formally named “King of the Pumpkin Patch”) so a common question from the public is where is the King? Educating people that all pumpkins are female is helpful with a visual aid comparing male and female flowers that are shown on this poster. There are two angles; one is what the flowers look like on the inside and the other shows the exterior which makes for easy identification as soon as the flower is formed.
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