Who can grow the biggest potato crop?
One grow bag. One seed. Big fun.
The 2023 Potato Competition is here! Entrants receive one potato seed (which is capable of producing many potatoes) and a grow bag for sowing their seed. Sowing and harvesting dates are adhered to and on the harvest date, entrants are invited to the ‘Potato Party’. Remote entry is also possible.
Putting the fun in Fundraising
This is a fundraising event, I’m splitting the proceeds between two charities - half to be donated to Winston’s Wish, a charity which supports grieving children and young people and half to The Trussell Trust’s South and East Bristol Foodbank
Entry fee
A £15 entry fee will include the main charity donation. and will cover the cost of your seed and grow bag. Extra charged for postage cost for those entering remotely.
The Rules
Use the supplied grow bag. No repotting allowed.
Source your own soil. (some soil will be available at in-person sowing event)
Use the supplied single seed.
Sowing date - 15th April 2023
Harvest date - 12th August 2023
Soil additions/changes, fertilizer additions allowed.
Decor recommended.
One entry per person/family group.
Bask in the glory of being the Potato King.
Grand prize and runners up prize are up for grabs.
CROP Winners
In-Person Sowing and Harvesting
Gather on 15th April 2023 in Bristol (location tbc, likely a local park)
Receive your seed, grow bag and somesoil will be available if wanting to sow in-person.
Bring your crop (in grow bag for a grand reveal, or harvest at home) to the harvesting event
Potato harvesting party to include potato based snacks, a spud and spoon race, pass the potato and the ‘longest peel’ competition.
Remote Sowing and Harvesting
Pay for postage and you’ll receive your seed and grow bag by post. (supply your own soil)
Harvest on allotted date of 12th August 2023 by 12 midday.
Send a photograph of your potatoes on a weighing scale. (full instructions to follow)
