Day 14: Potato Photographer of the Year 2020

This one-off competition capturing the beauty of the potato was organised by the online community Photocrowd and judged by a panel of professional photographers.

All the entry fees went to support the work of The Trussel Trust, a food bank charity that aims to end hunger and poverty in the U.K.

Ten top images were announced with the overall winner being Ray Spence for a photograph of a potato getting a lockdown haircut.

Today’s variety - Marfona (Second early)

Introduced in the Netherlands in 1975

A short, oval-shaped potato with a smooth texture.

A great all-rounder in the kitchen, cooking qualities are excellent and the potatoes are full of flavour, it is very good for baking, boiling and mashing.

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!"