My first entry this year: a Big Zac

The weigh-in happened last Saturday, 9/17. My Big Zac No. 1 beat Pam's by 0.1 ounce and is now in the lead!



The official measurements were 16.0" girth weighing 26.6 ounces.



Robert and Carmel performed the measurements.










I have another Big Zac (No. 2) on the same vine as my first one that presently has a girth of 17 inches and is still very green. It may grow another half inch before I pick it for the weigh-in.

Another Ace Hardware Tomato from Pam

The third entry of the season is Pam's Ace Hardware Beef Steak no. 2, easily beating the previously leading tomato (also Pam's) by about 6 ounces. This one was weighed officially by Rich and Larry last Friday, September 2. The tomato weighed 26.5 ounces, with a girth of 16-1/4 inches and is now the leader.




Pam brought in her tomato entry with Nils providing necessary security.




This contest is still young. I have lots of green tomatoes on the vine, and I am hoping at least one of them will be suited for this competition. Here are two examples: