Established in 2015, the Community Gardens Edibles Competition (CGEC) recognises the abilities of local gardeners and showcase their excellent harvests. By providing a platform for the local gardening community come together, compete and exchange knowledge, CGEC hopes to advance the level of horticultural skills within the community.
CGEC 2022 is back with a fresh twist! In place of the previous Longest and Heaviest categories, this year’s competition now comprises nine new ‘Best Edibles’ categories and an Open Category. Read on to find out more.
Nine 'Best Edibles' Categories
Under the new ‘Best Edibles’ categories, you may now submit any variety or cultivar of an edible species. Flaunt your horticultural skills and celebrate the diversity of edibles that can be grown locally!
The nine categories and examples possible submissions are listed below.
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‘Best Edibles’ Category
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Possible Submissions
(Note that this list is not exhaustive)
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Tomato
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Roma Tomato
Beef Steak Tomato
Heirloom Tomato
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Cucumber
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Armenian Cucumber
Lemon Cucumber
Kirby Cucumber
Japanese Cucumber
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Pumpkin
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Butternut Squash
Japanese Pumpkin
White Pumpkin
Miniature Pumpkin
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Melon
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Winter Melon
Watermelon
Honeydew
Cantaloupe
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Gourd
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Bottle Gourd
Ridge Gourd
Bitter Gourd
Sponge Gourd
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Bean
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Long Bean
French Bean
Black Bean
Kidney Bean
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Lady’s Finger
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Spineless Lady’s Finger
Spined Lady’s Finger
Red Okra
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Brinjal
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American Eggplant
Japanese Eggplant
Indian Eggplant
Thai Eggplant
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Root Vegetable
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Radish
Turnip
Sweet Potato
Cassava
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Please note that it is compulsory to submit two of the same type of edible (e.g. two whole watermelons, two trusses of cherry tomato) as one entry for any of the ‘Best Edible’ categories. Entries with only one edible will not be accepted.
For more information, please refer to the CGEC 2022 Rules and Regulations or our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
Open Category
Take up this challenge to grow any “unique” edibles that are uncommon or interesting!
Registration
This Competition is open to all persons residing in Singapore except for staff of NParks.
Interested participants who not register for the competition from 19 Feb 2022 to 21 Mar 2022 can update their details on the spot during submission day on 27 Jul 2022. Those who wish to submit edibles for additional categories can also inform the staff at the registration booth.
You may submit your edibles from existing plants growing in your garden or grown from seeds obtained from any other source.
Competition Schedule
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Programme
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Date
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Time
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Venue
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Registration Start Date
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19 Feb 2022
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9 am
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Online registration
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Registration End Date
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21 March 2022
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5 pm
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Submission Day
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27 July 2022
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9 am – 7 pm
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HortPark,
Multi-Purpose Hall
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Final Judging
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28 July 2022
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Email notification to Winners
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28 July 2022
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Prizes
The following prizes will be awarded for each Best Edibles categories.
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Champion
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S$400 gardening gift vouchers and trophy
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First Runner-up
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S$300 gardening gift vouchers
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Second Runner-up
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S$200 gardening gift vouchers
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Consolation (4th to 10th)
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S$100 gardening gift vouchers
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The following prizes will be awarded for the Open Category.
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Three Prizes
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S$100 gardening gift vouchers
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Resources
- Click here for the rules and regulations for the Community Garden Edibles Competition 2022.
- Click here for the list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ).
- Click here to download the Community Garden Edibles Competition 2022 promotional poster.
For more information or enquiries on the Competition, email us at nparks_hortpark@nparks.gov.sg or call 6471 5601.