Earthy Potatoes

Let’s join David at his potato packing factory in Lincolnshire to find out where potatoes come from

How do potatoes get from the field to our forks? Potato expert David takes us along the journey from seed to delicious dinner.

Key learning points are:

How potatoes grow
How potatoes are harvested
The different types of potatoes
The history of potatoes

Pupils will also get the chance to ask David questions about why potatoes are so tasty.

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The Online Field Trips are a great way for pupils to see how different foods are produced and supplied without leaving the classroom.

Cheryl Miller

Class teacher, Niddrie Mill Primary School

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Earthy Potatoes with expert David in Lincolnshire

Come with us on an Online Field Trip to a potato packing factory in Lincolnshire to discover how spuds are grown. 28 minutes

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Earthy Potatoes: how do potatoes grow?

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