
'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