Potato pyramid: Gardening and harvesting together for all generations!

Potato pyramid: Gardening and harvesting together for all generations!

The “This is how Lower Austria tastes” initiative highlights the joy of gardening with the potato pyramid project, which invites schools, communities and families to take part. This innovative method allows fresh potatoes to be grown in just one square meter at a time. “The potato pyramid promotes community because here young and old can get involved together and experience how nature works,” explains State Governor Johanna Mikl-Leitner. Any interested team can request a free starter pack for building the pyramid, which has already been sent out over 5,000 times ots.at reported.

A variety of benefits and easy participation

The potato pyramid not only offers space-saving cultivation of potatoes, but also an educational experience that especially delights children. The popular project makes it possible to observe the entire life cycle of potatoes and deepen knowledge about healthy foods. With a starter package, participants not only receive seed potatoes, but also construction instructions and useful tips for a successful harvest. For children and adults alike, it is an invitation to spend more time together and develop an awareness of the environment soschmecktnoe.at explained.

The construction of the pyramids is very simple: several wooden frames are stacked on top of each other, filled with soil and then planted. The advantages of this design range from comfortable harvesting to better moisture retention. Participants can register for the free starter packages, which contain everything necessary for cultivation, until mid-April. In addition, there are also vouchers worth 50 euros to be won this year in honor of the project's tenth anniversary. This enlivens the community and motivates participation in sustainable agriculture, which is more than just a hobby - it is a way of life.