The Spud Barn

09/09/2026

Today is 🇬🇧🥔

We’re incredibly proud to be British farmers, but days like today are also an opportunity to talk about the realities behind the food we grow.

Farming isn’t your average 9–5. It’s early starts, late finishes and months spent caring for a crop, often while working with conditions completely outside of our control.

This year has been a particularly challenging reminder of that. The prolonged dry weather and drought conditions have put huge pressure on farms and crops across the country, making an already unpredictable job even more demanding.

But through the difficult seasons, the long days and the uncertainty, the job continues.

Here at The Spud Barn, our potatoes are grown, cared for, harvested, graded and packed here on our Lincolnshire farm before making their way to homes across our local area.

There’s a lot that happens before a bag of potatoes reaches your kitchen - and a lot of people, time and work behind it too.

So today, we’re proud to stand alongside farmers across the country and celebrate British agriculture. And when you choose British-grown food, shop locally or buy directly from a farm, you’re helping to support the people and rural communities working hard to keep producing it.

Thank you for continuing to back British farming - and for backing us 🇬🇧🥔

08/09/2026

We have officially finished topping our spuds, and harvest is underway... 🥔

But how did we know when it was time to desiccate the crop, and why do we do it?

This is where our yield digs became particularly useful.

By digging a sample of the crop and looking at the number, size and weight of the potatoes beneath the soil, we were able to see how close they were to reaching the size and yield we were aiming for.

Once we were happy with where the crop was, we made the decision to desiccate.

Desiccation stops the crop’s green growth and allows the potatoes to begin preparing for harvest. It helps the skins mature and set, making them more robust for lifting, handling and storage.

Timing is important. Too early and we could sacrifice potential yield; leave the crop growing for too long and we risk the potatoes becoming larger than the size profile we’re aiming for.

So, while a yield dig might only involve lifting a small section of the field, the information it gives us helps us make some pretty important decisions for the whole crop.

Another interesting part of the process behind the potatoes that eventually arrive at your door... 🥔

07/09/2026

🥔🥔 Upcoming deliveries 🥔🥔

Melody - Our recommendation for jacket and mash. But also roast well - Available Now!

Maris Piper - The old classic! Our recommendation for chips and roast. (Hopefully available mid/late September)

Zone 1 (Yellow)
Saturday 19th September
Saturday 3rd October

Zone 2 (Pink)
Saturday 12th September
Saturday 26th September

Zone 3 (Green)
Friday 18th September
Friday 2nd October

Zone 4 (Grey)
Friday 11th September
Friday 25th September

£7/10kg bag + £1 delivery. Or £6/bag if buying 3 bags or more + £1 delivery

Delivery zones can be viewed on our website

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05/09/2026

Happy Birthday to the man behind The Spud Barn! 🥔🎉

Today we’re celebrating David and what better way to celebrate than with the first deliveries of the new season heading out today!

After months of growing, tending and getting this year’s crop ready, our first round of deliveries begins today, 5th September, with collection from The Spud Barn available too.

A pretty fitting way to spend your birthday when potatoes are such a big part of your life! 😂

We hope you’ll join us in wishing David a very Happy Birthday and here’s to the start of another Spud Barn season! 🎂🥔

04/09/2026

Freshly harvested Melody potatoes are now available to collect straight from the farm 🥔🌱

Our first potatoes of the new season are here and ready to make their way from our fields to your kitchen.

🥔 Melody potatoes
💷 £7 per 10kg bag
📍 Abbey Farm, Abbey Road, Bardney, Lincoln, LN3 5XD

Farm to fork doesn’t get more local than this. Come and get yours! 🥔

31/08/2026

Not sure which of The Spud Barn delivery zones you’re in? 🥔

We deliver our potatoes directly from our family farm in Bardney across four local delivery zones throughout Lincolnshire.

Swipe through to find your area and see which zone you fall into 📍

Our delivery dates vary by zone, so once you know yours, keep an eye on our socials for upcoming dates and potato availability.

Farm-grown spuds, delivered straight to your door 🥔

Find out more via our website 🌟

27/08/2026

Potato harvest is almost here at The Spud Barn 🥔🚜

We’re a multi-generational family farm here in Lincolnshire, growing potatoes that make their way directly from our fields to your fork.

From planting and caring for the crop to harvesting, storing and packing, every stage happens right here on our family farm in Bardney, Lincolnshire.

And when they’re ready, we deliver them locally too..

So when you buy from The Spud Barn, you’re buying directly from the people who grow your food, supporting a local farming family and keeping the journey from field to fork simple.

The new season is almost here and we can’t wait to get started…

🥔 Grown on our farm
📦 Packed by us in convenient 10kg bags
🚚 Delivered to your door

Follow along for harvest updates, potato availability and upcoming delivery dates - and be the first to know when this season’s spuds are ready to order 🌟