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 20: Oven Chips

January 28, 2021  /  nogs website

Chips for tea in the 70’s usually involved a smelly chip pan and a potential fire hazard, but in 1979 the oven chip was launched onto a chip loving nation.

In the 1970s home appliance technology was in its infancy, and the fridge freezer was a relatively new addition to the nation’s kitchens.

Freezers were available in the 60s, but it was during the 70s when sales really took off, and by 1974 one in ten households had a freezer.

Part of the popularity of the home freezer was due to changes in the family with women increasingly going out to work.

In 2013 over 28 million bags of McCain Oven Chips were sold.

Today’s variety - Ratte (Maincrop)

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A legendary status in France for this variety introduced in 1872.

Delicious, nutty taste like chestnuts.

Long smooth skinned tubers with white skins and yellow, waxy flesh.

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 online shop is opening on 30th January 2021 at 10am!

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