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 18: International Year of The Potato 2008

January 25, 2021  /  nogs website

The United Nations (UN) declared 2008 as the International Year of the Potato, in Resolution 4/2005 of the Conference of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, adopted on 25 November 2005.

The UN Resolution noted that the potato is a staple food in the diet of the world’s population.

It affirmed the need to focus world attention on the role that the potato can play in providing food security and eradicating poverty in support of achieving internationally agreed development goals.

2021 has been designated International Year of Fruit and Vegetables by the UN.

A date for the 2021 diary could be the UN’s International Tea Day on May 21st.

Today’s variety - Nicola (2nd early)

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Introduced in Germany in 1973.

A reliable 'tried and tested seed potato, Nicola has yellow-fleshed, long, oval tubers with a waxy texture.

Has superb flavour when boiled.

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 Potato Day Shop will be opening very soon!!!

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