Alexandra Spud Dig Contest

That's a wrap with Steve Sollberger being the winner this year with a very good haul of 5.995kg. Pictures show Steve lurking in the undergrowth and obviously gobsmacked with his win (for a year) of the immense Titanic Tuber Trophy made of left over broken gardening tools and motorcycle junk. The cash prize probably helped that look of disbelief as well.

Second place was taken by that stalwart of potato growing, Lance Mackie (5.79kg) and 3rd place went to Owen Phillips (5.685kg) all previous placegetters and usually good performers. Thursday nights epic country dig saw early leads established by Jeff Oldham and Trev Carline with around 3kg each. Honourable mentions go to our host Jesse Wight with 5.065kg and a creditable bag from Paul McAuley with 3.325kg. Commiseration's extended to all the also rans like me, languishing in the lower echelons, note to self: Must do better next year.

Many thanks to Jesse for the venue and all contestants for pitching in an helping cook, eat and be merry on the night. Also many thanks to Jody and Annie our drivers on thursday night.

The day is damp but the titanic tuber spud dig is still on, the shopping is done and ice is ready for all you contestants to drop yr beer off so it's nice and cold when we arrive at Jesse's place. Be at Pete's place as planned at 5.30pm and expect a titanic adventure as we circumnavigate Alexandra's hottest potato plots...

My Spud is flourishing in this glorious spring weather, regular watering and frequents chats are keeping it very happy. Frost protection was required a couple of days ago with fresh snow on the hills getting jack frost out of bed for hopefully, one last fling...
And a reminder to please lock in these dates now: the country dig will be on Thu 22/1/26 and the town spud dig will be on Fri 23/1/26 finishing at Jesse's place in Alexandra. Remember you must be cycling & present for any trophy/cash prize. Grow on....

Actually, if you promise to be good and plant on the 1/10/24, you can call in anytime and pick up your competition potato. They are in the box in my BBQ area with the sign on sheet. They seem to be eager, as, I'm sure, you are.

Jan 2024 results attached just to remind you of where you were. Remember to call in and pickup on 1/10/24, if you know how, take a picture of the handy spud growing tips that will be with the sign on sheet, also, update your email if changed from last year...