The 2009 Great Potato Challenge

Students throughout Suffolk have been growing potatoes as part of the Kitchen Garden Project.  On 16th July students are challenged to see whether they have grown the greatest yield from their 5 seed potatoes.  Last year the 'Phoenix Group' at Handford Hall grew an impressive yield of 4.15kg.  

This years winners will receive £40 which can be spent as they wish, to help develop their kitchen garden. 

ENTER YOUR POTATO YIELD HERE:

Please remember: 

The total weight of potatoes grown from the five seed potatoes sent to your school, as part of the Kitchen Garden Project?
Please ensure:
- the potatoes have all the soil removed, before weighing
- measurement is recorded in grammes

Good Luck

The Kitchen Garden Project

Over 300 Suffolk schools are taking in this years Project, which involves pupils growing a variety of vegetables, which can then be eaten in class or as part of the school lunch.

This years FREE seeds included:

Radish, Peas, Carrots, Broad Beans, Mixed Salad Leaves and Pumpkin, in addition to seed potatoes (supplied with growing sacks).   

Growing advice is available for schools, and case studies  can be downloaded, which give a flavour of the fantastic achievements of the students.