Spud in a Bucket

Welcome to the 2021 edition of spud in a bucket. This is an annual competition for pupils to grow a spud in a bucket to bring to Pets Day for judging.

Potatoes will available from, Thursday, 12 August from the office. Pet Show Day is Wednesday, 27 October.

Please bring along your own container / bag to take your potato home in on Friday.

Alex McDonald Ltd have kindly donated the seed potatoes for this and Michael and Annabelle Bayley have donated the trophy and in years gone by, the seed potatoes. Thank you to them for their support of this event

There are only two rules for this competition:

1. The potato provided must be the one used. Any other variety will be disqualified.

2. Potatoes must be grown in a standard 9.6 Litre round bucket

Other than that you may use any ‘secret blend’ of grandad’s compost etc that helps your potato to grow.

Please ensure that your name and year are written on the bucket so the judges can identify the winners. Eg James Smith, New Entrants or Jane Brown Year 5.

Tips from past winners:

Make sure your bucket has holes in the bottom for drainage

Give your potato a headstart by sprouting it inside before planting

Bring your bucket inside on cold days and nights at the start

Talk to your potato, tell it how high your hopes are for it !!!.

Good Luck!