Australian man grows potato

They grow big and wild down the Huon in Tasmania, and potatoes are no exception.

Retired orcharding consultant and farmer Ernie Crouch, 73, was digging spuds when he unearthed one more like a man than a tuber.

Mr Crouch was amazed the potato emerged intact after being lifted from the ground by his tractor. "Tassie Tater" has two arms, two legs, a body, head and small nose.



Sprouts stick out the top of Tassie's head.

"He did have whiskers but they broke off," Mr Crouch said.

The spud is a Glenvale and the Huon farmer has yet to decide whether the potato will end up as chips or used as seed.