To avoid potato blight, try growing blight-resistant new potatoes like 'Desiree', 'Rocket' and 'Orla'. Buy Desiree from Suttons, Crocus and Thompson & Morgan. Buy Potato 'Rocket' from Crocus, Suttons and Thompson & Morgan. Buy Potato 'Orla' from Crocus, Suttons and Thompson & Morgan.
What potato is best for growing?
Best 11 Potato Varieties to Grow at HomeRed Pontiac. ... Rio Grande Russet. ... Magic Molly. ... Masquerade. ... Princess Laratte. ... Purple Majesty. ... Swedish Peanut Fingerling. This heirloom fingerling type has waxy, firm yellow flesh and a rich flavor. ... Yukon Gold. You'll be sure to strike gold with this super-popular golden yellow cultivar.
What potatoes can I plant now UK?
Use cold-stored potato tubers, available from specialist seed merchants in July and August. These are seed potatoes from late winter that have been held back ready for summer planting. First and second early varieties such as 'Charlotte', 'Nicola' and 'Maris Peer' are recommended.
Can I plant supermarket potatoes UK?
Your average potato from the supermarket will indeed grow into a potato plant when planted. However, potatoes grown for consumption are not as free from disease as seed potatoes. They are in fact much more likely to produce diseased plants compared to certified seed potatoes.
What are the best first early potatoes UK?
With bright red skin and light yellow flesh, Manitou is most suitable for baking, roasting and mashing. Probably the best known potato in Britain and one of the most versatile with an attractive plant with purple flowers. The potatoes taste great as chips, mash, roasts or simply boiled.
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