MY POTATOES
2003

 

 

'Rocket' Extra Early

 

Possibly the earliest 'early' variety available but still gives excellent yields of white fleshed, round tubers which have outstanding flavour and texture. This variety does not mature well if you leave it in the ground, so lift them when you think they are ready and enjoy them all fresh

 

 

'Winston' First Early

 

Large tubers with moist, creamy flesh of excellent flavour. Unusually for an early variety this one is ideal for baking. A popular choice with many exhibitors

 

'Nadine' Second Early

 

A tasty white fleshed variety which maintains its shape well on cooking, making it a good all-purpose variety. The tubers are remarkably smooth and regular which makes this variety a favourite for the showbench. This was given the RHS Award of Garden Merit

 

'Kestrel' Second Early

 

 

Long, white skinned oval tubers with purple eyes. A popular show variety that is excellent for making chips and roast potatoes as it does not absorb too much fat during cooking.

 

 

'Maxine' Early Maincrop

 

NEW!! The bright red, smooth-skinned tubers have good resistance to blackleg, eelworm, scab and viruses. The white waxy flesh stays firm on cooking. This was given the RHS Award of Garden Merit.

 

Extra Early Varieties

 

Grow these varieties for the earliest crops of all. Chit and then plant under UV30 Protective Fleece from late February or set the tubers into individual pots and place in the greenhouse. They may also be treated as First Early Potatoes.

 

First Early Potatoes

 

Plant chitted tubers from late March or earlier in warmer parts of the country. Start lifting the new potatoes from early June.

 

Second Early Varieties

 

Ready to harvest from mid-July onwards according to region from a mid-April planting (earlier in milder areas).

 

Early Maincrop Varieties

 

Plant in mid-April for crops from late August to early September. All these varieties store well, especially in a light breathable container