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Ohio

I have a fruit that we pulled out of the patch last night. I have heard to use a solution of 10:1 water and bleach to clean and sanitize. I have noticed that may fruit at weigh-offs REALLY are shining. Any idea what is used to get that incredible shine?

8/26/2004 5:57:47 AM

Rhode Island

wilt proof
you can get it at just about any garden supply store

some people also use pledge furniture polish

8/26/2004 6:15:41 AM

North Ga

Dang! I thought this post was a good recipe for punkin liquor! LOL!

8/26/2004 6:54:49 AM

Knopp, Germany

roflmao

8/26/2004 6:57:33 AM

Western Pa.

chad,

Be forewarned that the GPC has rules forbidding the use of certain substances to make a fruit "shiny". Your local fair may also have rules. Be sure to check first!

8/26/2004 8:40:47 AM

kilr beat me and shannon to the warning about the rules... lol

but olive oil is supposed to work well too.

8/26/2004 2:31:59 PM

Vermont Green MTN State

do we put wilt pruf on full strength?

8/26/2004 7:25:48 PM

Rhode Island

brigitte----------------- olive oil will also change the color ( overnight )
oil is what growers use if it looks like there fruit is turning a bit to green, or to orange up a fruit that is yellow to light orange
i would not use oil with the intention of making a pumpkin shiny, use wilt proof for that

8/26/2004 10:38:01 PM