Spud-u-like?

Saturday 30 January 2010



The seed potato delivery has arrived at the allotment trading hut. We had forgotten exactly what we had ordered as it seems so long ago since we placed the order but we have the following to look forward to:

Charlotte - With its distinctive long, oval shape, white skin and moist texture it is ideal for so much more than just salads. Stays firm when cooked and can also be sautéed and even roasted in its skin for a firm ‘roast’ potato. Long oval potatoes with a firm waxy texture and a subtle nutty flavour. They have a light yellow skin and a yellow flesh.

Lady Christl - Lady Christl produces very early oval tubers of a medium size and good size yields. Tubers are yellow skinned and the flesh is creamy to waxy with good taste.

Maris Piper - A good all- rounder. With its pleasant floury texture it is ideal for many potato dishes from chips and roast potatoes, mash and wedges.

King Edward - King Edward is a much more floury variety than Maris Piper. This makes it a great variety for smooth creamy mash and light fluffy roast potatoes and even chips.