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10kg Melody potatoes

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10kg Melody Potatoes

Indulge in the award-winning taste of Melody Potatoes, a premium variety grown with care and expertise at Spud Barn, Lincolnshire. Known for their smooth texture and slightly sweet flavor, these potatoes are the perfect choice for creating delicious meals your family and friends will love. Whether you're preparing creamy mashed potatoes, crispy roasties, golden baked potatoes, or hearty stews, Melody Potatoes deliver consistent results and elevate every dish they touch.

Spud Barn is more than just a farm—it's a champion of sustainability and innovation. Unlike many growers, Spud Barn avoids the use of harsh chemicals to preserve their produce. Instead, they employ a unique, eco-friendly method by using natural mint in their barns to prevent sprouting. This innovative technique not only ensures the potatoes stay fresher for longer but also reflects their commitment to protecting the environment and producing food as nature intended.

These potatoes are not just a culinary delight; they are also a symbol of responsible farming. At Spud Barn, every potato is grown using sustainable practices that prioritize soil health, biodiversity, and long-term environmental stewardship. By choosing Melody Potatoes, you’re supporting a local, family-run farm that values quality and sustainability above all else.

Each 10kg bag of Melody Potatoes is carefully packed, offering exceptional value for families, chefs, and food enthusiasts alike. Perfect for both everyday meals and special occasions, these potatoes are a pantry staple that will inspire countless delicious recipes. Their versatility ensures they can adapt to any cuisine, making them a must-have for anyone who values premium, locally grown produce.


Why Choose Spud Barn and Melody Potatoes?

  • Award-Winning Flavor: Smooth, sweet, and delicious, these potatoes are perfect for mashing, roasting, or baking.
  • Eco-Friendly Innovation: Protected with natural mint instead of chemicals, ensuring freshness and sustainability.
  • Support British Farming: Proudly grown in Lincolnshire, supporting local agriculture and environmentally conscious practices.

Learn More About Spud Barn and Ethical Food Systems

  • Spud Barn Lincolnshire: Explore how this innovative farm grows and stores their potatoes sustainably. Visit Spud Barn.
  • Community Supported Agriculture (CSA UK): Discover how farms connect communities with their food while promoting sustainability. Visit CSA UK.
  • Better Food Traders: Support ethical food enterprises working to transform the food system. Visit Better Food Traders.
  • Middle World Farms: About our farm

Taste the Difference

With their award-winning flavor, eco-friendly story, and dedication to sustainability, 10kg Melody Potatoes are more than just an ingredient—they're a commitment to quality, tradition, and the future of farming. Add them to your cart today and experience the best of Lincolnshire’s agricultural heritage in every bite.

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Solidarity Price

£10.50+

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Standard Price

£15

True cost of growing

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Supporter Price

£18+

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💰 Financial Transparency

Here's exactly where your money goes

📊 Our Annual Farm Budget

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Farmer Wages £45,000

2 full-time farmers (fair wage goal)

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Seeds & Compost £2,000

Scales with box size

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Land & Utilities £4,800

Rent, water, electricity

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Equipment £4,000

Maintenance, repairs, fuel

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Packaging £200

Boxes (delivery billed separately)

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Insurance & Admin £700

Insurance, accounting

Total Annual Budget: £56,700

🧮 The Math Behind Our Prices

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100 members

Our target community

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48 weeks/year

Deliveries

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£11.81 break-even

Minimum to survive

£56,700 ÷ 100 members ÷ 48 weeks = £11.81 break-even

£10.50 solidarity minimum = We take a small loss to help you

£11.81 = Break-even (farm survives, no fair wages yet)

£15 standard = Minimum wage for farmers

£20 supporter = Fair wage + helping subsidize others

Above £20 = Really helping both farm and those in need

⚠️ Important: Our £45,000 farmer wages = £21.60/hour GROSS (before tax, pension, holidays).

Take-home is closer to £15-16/hour - barely a living wage for skilled agricultural work.

This system relies on honesty:

Below £11.81 = we subsidize you (that's okay if you need the help). At £15 = minimum wage. At £20+ = you enable solidarity pricing for those in genuine need. Please choose based on what you can truly afford.

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Solidarity Price: £10.50 - £14

For those who need support right now

  • 💚 Unemployed, on benefits, or low income
  • 💚 Single parents managing tight budgets
  • 💚 Students, pensioners on fixed income
  • 💚 Facing temporary financial hardship

You get the EXACT SAME box as everyone else - same quantity, quality, variety, and freshness. Zero difference.

Made possible by supporters. When your situation improves, you can pay it forward too.

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Standard Price: £15

This is what it actually costs to grow your food

£5.50 → Farmer wages
£3.20 → Seeds & supplies
£2.50 → Land & utilities
£2.30 → Equipment
£1.50 → Delivery & admin
= £15.00 total

What "fair wage" means: £21.60/hour GROSS (before tax, pension, holidays). Take-home closer to £15-16/hour.

If you can afford £15, this is the right choice. It keeps the farm sustainable.

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Supporter Price: £18 - £25+

Pay it forward - your extra helps others

£18 per box

£3 extra subsidizes someone on solidarity price

£20 per box

Builds emergency fund for crop failures

£25+ per box

Farm improvements, free food bank boxes - and the farmers might actually afford a pint!

Every £1 above standard directly helps someone else access organic food. That's the solidarity promise.