Judgment Day for produce at the OC Fair

Baskets of ripe lemons on display during the judging of the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.

A huge sunflower in the “largest sunflower head” category waits to be judged at the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.   (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

A green onion and pumpkin sit on a table during the judging of the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.   (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

A colorful purple branch grows from the side of a huge beet during the judging of the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.   (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

Varieties of squash on display during the judging of the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.

A huge beet sits on a table during the judging of the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.   (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

A pair of perfect, ripe tomatoes during the judging of the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.

A bunch of perfect green onions during the judging of the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.   (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

A tiny pumpkin awaits inspection during the judging of the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.   (Don Leach / Daily Pilot)

A variety of vegetables in various classes are displayed on a table during the judging of the produce contest at the OC Fair on Tuesday.