Potato Day has become an annual event where Transition Chesterfield provide a number different varieties of premium Scottish seed potatoes supplied by Jamieson Brothers of Annan (JBA), plus onion sets, shallots, garlic bulbs, and many different varieties of pea and bean seeds. They also have Vitax Organic Potato Fertiliser.
The garlic, shallots, onions, peas and beans are supplied by a local Derbyshire wholesale seed supply company to EU Rules and Standards. These are purchased at trade prices. This means that the potatoes can be provided for the best possible price while supporting various organisations.
Why Do This?
Potato Day helps and encourages many people to take that first step in growing their own food. It also helps out those who are already growing their own. Leftover potatoes are donated to local schools for the students to grow, and the money raised helps pay for other projects such as the monthly Repair Cafe & Abundance. Some of the money raised also goes to the organic demonstration Inspire Community Garden in Chesterfield.
Other projects are funded by Transition Chesterfield to help people in the area be more self-sufficient, sustainable and reduce their carbon footprints.
Can You Spare Some Time?
As before, we’re looking for volunteers to help out the day before and on the day of the event. Please email spud@potatoday.org.uk if you can help out.
