Crops & Cropping (60% of Total)

EVIDENCE / Max / Marks
CROPS & CROPPING (60% OF TOTAL)
The quality of plants on the plot; / 40
Evidence of planning / planting for succession and the whole year; / 20
Control of weeds and pests; / 20
A well-stocked garden with a wide variety of vegetables, fruit, herbs and flowers; / 20
Anything else judged note-worthy (please specify below) / 20
TOTAL / 120
PLOT MANAGEMENT, SUSTAINABILITY & ORIGINALITY (30%)
Evidence of soil improvement through animal or green manures and composting; / 20
Rainwater harvesting, use of mulches, use of recycled/reclaimed materials. / 20
Anything else judged note-worthy (please specify below) / 20
TOTAL / 60
GENERAL APPEARANCE OF PLOT (10%)
Visual appeal of the plot; / 8
Maintenance and condition of paths, edges and unplanted areas; / 4
Condition/appearance of garden structures – sheds, cold frames, greenhouses, / 8
arches, bean poles, fruit cages etc.
TOTAL / 20
FINAL TOTAL
ANY OTHER NOTES: