Which spuds?

[piskieinboots]

What variety of spuds are you planning on growing? And do you go for the full set of 1st earlies, 2nd earlies, early maincrop and maincrop?

[greenishfing]

I'm growing 'Swift' as a first early. The first ones were bought today to chit on my windowsill and then get planted in the greenhouse borders in a few weeks. They'll be out before the tomatoes and peppers need to be planted out. Then the rest will be planted outdoors and followed by my second earlies 'Wiljas'. I don't plant maincrop any more as every time I have either they get well slugged or blight gets them.

[Penellype]

Lady Christl (1st early), Charlotte (2nd early), Desiree (maincrop). I may try a few of another maincrop variety as well - not yet decided.

[MyWifesBrassicas]

Hi Piskie,

I only tend to grow either 1st or 2nd earlies.
This year I'm trying Anya.

[cptncrackoff]

Last year I grew for the first time, Red Duke of york, superb flavour, nice yield and can be eaten as a small first early or left right through to form very good sized main crop potatoes.

They dont breakup when boiling either.

I've kept s few for seed this year, I also cant remember what I've ordered this year.. will be a nice suprise when they arrive!

[Mark_Riga]

I'm trying swift and Vitabella for the first time this year as early and fairly early, kestrel to eat next, Carolus for mains and Harmony for baked. I definitely recommend Carolus for its blight and slug resistance and cooking qualities. Harmony does produce large potatoes but does seem quite susceptible to slugs.

[bramble]

Growing Swift this year.
Getting them in and out early so I can use the space for other crops.
Space is at a premium in my garden so everything has to earn its keep.

[PotteringAtPlot12]

I've got
International kidney - apparently early/2nd early
Kestrel - 2nd early
King edward - maincrop

And a patio pack with
Charlotte - salad
Vivaldi - 2nd early
Maris piper - maincrop

There's 3 of each potato in the patio pack, it's my first year growing them so wanted to try a few while still sticking to a couple I know we like, whether it's a good idea or not remains to be seen

[MelanieSW]

I'm expecting a visitor from back home in Feb (and she's coming by car), and have asked her to bring some German varieties.
Sieglinde (first early), Granola (second early), and Bamberger Hörnchen (late, not expecting much in the way of harvest, but it is supposed to be a very tasty and very old variety).
Plus a few of the mystery blue variety I was first given last year by an allotment neighbour.

[piskieinboots]

I was reading a Dobbies catalogue today - McCains (they of the oven chips) have three potato varieties out. I'm thinking of giving one of them a go.

If anyone (who hasn't got a Dobbies catalogue) would like to try them, I'll put the info in here.

[bikermike]

Sharpe's Express (first early)
Charlotte (2nd early)
Pink fir, maincrop

[mcdood]

1st Early - Probably Pentland Javelin
2nd Early - Kestrel
Main - Desiree and King Edwards

Could all change once I've had a look around though.

[chillithyme]

Charlote second early are always reliable and easy for me.
I'm not organised enough to always grow 1st earlies, or mains, so I stick with charlotte

[Teds Mum]

I will be growing Potato 'Rocket' (First Early)
Potato 'Pentland Javelin' (First Early)
Potato 'Lady Christl' (First Early)
Potato 'Kestrel' (Second Early)
Potato 'Desiree' (Early Maincrop)
Potato 'Cara' (Late Maincrop)

I have ordered a collection with a kilo of each variety, hopeful of a good potato year!

[Thelma Sanders]

Lady Christl firsts, Spunta 2nds, Pentland Javelin, although they're s'posed to be earlies they make great bakers if left to grow on and Inca Belles for maincrop.