Nottingham Organic Gardeners

Wilkinson St Nottingham, NG8 5FL

Welcome to Nottingham Organic Gardeners. 

 We are a voluntary organisation, a friendly group in Nottingham, open to all.

 We aim to promote organic and sustainable gardening, and a more localised food culture. 

 We have an Organic Demonstration Garden at Whitemoor Allotments in Nottingham and hold regular talks, workshops and events with an organic theme. 

 Please note we cannot endorse or recommend specific gardening suppliers, businesses or growers.

Day 11: Spud guns

January 13, 2021  /  nogs website

This weapon of vegetation decimation is a small toy gun used to fire a fragment of potato.

Perfect for some ‘old fashioned fun’, one punctures the surface of a potato with the gun's hollow tip and pries out a small pellet which fits in the muzzle.

Squeezing the grip causes a small build-up of air pressure inside the toy which propels the projectile.

The devices are usually short-range and low-powered.

Today’s variety - King Edward (Maincrop)

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An English potato introduced in 1902.

The oval tubers have attractive red eyes.

The creamy white flesh has a light, floury texture and rarely discolours on cooking.

A popular and well-loved late main-crop variety with good resistance to scab and slugs

An iconic for roasts & mash with excellent flavour.

Floury, so boil or steam with care.

About my January Potato Journey

I am trying to build up my horticulture knowledge, all views are my own and are intended to be in a positive spirit.

I am a member of Nottingham Organic Gardeners (NOGs)

The daily posts are hoped to feature varieties which are likely to be part of Nottingham Organic Gardeners’ Potato Day and some fun potato trivia.

Also to be my celebration of the potato and Nottingham Organic Gardeners Potato Day.

More information at

http://nottinghamorganicgardeners.com/potato-day-info

The text below is from the Nottingham Organic Gardeners’

“DUE TO LOCKDOWN ANNOUNCEMENT..

We are still definitely planning to bring potato day to you in some manner!

We have placed the order for the potatoes!

When we have them delivered and how we will get them to you will be planned soon!"

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