Good Luck Relaxed Lester.
We know it is our first time at entering the contest. Through the past almost 2 years we have come a long way in outdoor growing. Bugs, salt air (we both either live on an Island or close to the ocean) but all in all to have a plant we know is worthy of this contest, who would ever have thought it could happen and you are doing great as you should be. We both had to learn a lot the hard way. The trials and tribulations are now starting to pay off. You are amazing. As with a lot of growers just starting out, we found out how expensive it is, even growing outside. We didn't have to spend the money like indoor growers have to but it is not cheap growing outdoor either. Your plants are getting better and better every season. I wish you the best of luck in your first contest, your plants show how far you have come and how far you will go. I still say they should separate the indoor growers from the outdoor growers. Have 2 classes of entry. Outdoors we can not play "Mother Nature" with the lights. But it is still fun to finally grow something we feel in our hearts is good enough to compete. Aloha Relaxed Lester.