Mitch Sneed at Large

Do you have the secret to monster-sized tomatoes? Have your tomatoes been mistaken for pumpkins because they are so big?
If so, the Culpeper Star-Exponent wants to see your horticultural handiwork.
Today we start Big Ol’ Tomato 2008, a contest to see who has grown the heaviest tomato in the area.
Why? I figured This area turns out some of the best tomatoes anywhere. It’s not just something that local farmers do either. Almost everyone has tried their hand at growing tomatoes. It may be in a bucket in your back deck, but almost everyone has tried. We thought this contest would be a great way to see what is out there and let folks show off their accomplishments at the same time.
To enter is simple. Entrants can bring their tomato by the business office of the Culpeper Star-Exponent at 471 James Madison Highway in Culpeper. The building is just behind Advance Auto Parts. The offices are on the second floor of the building.
The tomato will be weighed and photographed along with its grower. Each weekly winner will have their photo published in the paper and awarded a prize.
The person who has produced the largest tomato as of Sept. 15 will take home the Big Ol’ Tomato trophy and be featured in a story in the Culpeper Star-Exponent.
For more information contact me at 540-825-0771 ext. 102
No sterioided tomaties please.