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Maincrop potato varieties produce larger varieties for baking and roasting. For best results, 'chit' the tubers and then plant up from March to mid May. The potatoes will be ready to harvest approximately 20 weeks after planting. Maincrop potatoes are best grown in the ground, where they will have more space. 'Sarpo' potatoes offer exceptional resistance to blight, a common problem in potatoes.
Potato 'Sante'Solanum tuberosum Early Maincrop. Probably the most pest and disease resistant variety, Potato ‘Sante’ grows well in all soils. This outstanding early maincrop variety produces lots of uniform tubers with pale yellow flesh and a firm, dry texture. Height and spread: 60cm (24”). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Golden Wonder'Solanum tuberosum
Maincrop. A well known maincrop variety with russeted skin and pale mauve tipped white flowers. The floury flesh of Potato ‘Golden Wonder’ makes it one of the best varieties for baking, frying and roasting, with a rich flavour that improves on storage. Potato ‘Golden Wonder’ is heavy cropper with good slug resistance. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Highland Burgundy Red'Solanum tuberosum Customer RatingMaincrop. Burgundy red flesh, with a fluffy texture and delicious sweet flavour. This maincrop potato makes excellent chips and mash, and retains its colour well if steamed rather than boiled. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Markies' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
Maincrop. In food science circles, ‘Markies’ is regarded as the perfect frying potato - very low sugar and high starch levels give crispness and the looked for pale gold fry colour. The yellow flesh has good flavour and the carotene content is seen as a bonus. Height and spread: 60cm (24”). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Kerr's Pink' - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
Maincrop. James Henry of Cornhill, Banffshire produced this variety from a ‘Fortyfold’ cross. In the way of the potato world it is now named after the merchant who bought the stock when Henry emigrated to Canada. It is a tall, robust plant which crops well in a long growing season. It is fine grained, floury and very popular in Scotland and Ireland. The potato for a Burns’ Supper. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |
Potato 'Remarka' (organic) - Part of the Alan Romans CollectionSolanum tuberosum
Maincrop. This variety has all round disease resistance but blight resistance is now reduced. It still has very good flavour and good cooking characteristics. It produces relatively few but large tubers suitable for baking. The foliage is fairly open and the tubers are prone to growth cracks and hollow heart. ‘Remarka’ needs even water supply and careful weeding for best results. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide |