Potato Varieties - Maincrop

[planetologist]

Cara for me every time

That's odd. That's what I voted too, but it still only says it got one vote.

[bearded bloke]

That's odd. That's what I voted too, but it still only says it got one vote.

So did I but now it shows 2

[Thelma Sanders]

Garden Organic catalogue says Ambo is a 2nd early, so I'm now !

Ambo for 2nds and Desiree always does well here for mains

[Fruit&2veg]

Quoted from National Potato Council data base
Ambo-

Tuber characteristics
Smoothness of skin Medium
Shape of tuber Short - oval
Depth of eyes Deep
Colour of skin Red parti-coloured
Colour of flesh Cream
Botanical description
Maturity Early Maincrop
Height of plants Medium - tall
Frequency of berries Medium
Colour of flower White
Colour of base of lightsprout Violet

So it would be safe to say it is Offficialy listed as Early maincrop according to the Definitive database

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[Two_Sheds]

It's comparing apples with oranges I think: if I only could choose one it would be Pink Fir (salad potato) but I also want mashers and jackets... and roasters

[Pies]

wireworm

[cptncrackoff]

I dont grow maincrop but eating wise i'm often given bags of Stemster...they didnt make the list though!?

[VirginVegGrower]

I'm going to try Desiree next time .........

Desiree never failed me yet but fancy branching out with something different...don't know why

[SarzWix]

If I could only grow one, it would have to be a Sarpo variety, just to be sure we had something to show for all the work! Here in the damp North West, blight is a given really. I often manage to get some Desiree, as they're usually nearly mature before it hits, but I always end up having to chop their stems down.
When I have the choice of a few varieties, then I plant half Sarpo varieties for my fail-safe option, and also some Desiree, and then usually try something new as well. Tried Peach Bloom (an heirloom variety) and they were all tiny, so it'll be something different next year.

Oh, and my favourite salad spud, Harlequin, is an early maincrop too

[Chef_uk]

I would like to grow a single good all rounder so we don't have to keep buying them monthly from the supermarket so this poll is ideal for me . Whats really good for roasting, chipping and mashing and can happily stay in the ground for most of the summer and autumn months?

[Fruit&2veg]

I would like to grow a single good all rounder so we don't have to keep buying them monthly from the supermarket so this poll is ideal for me . Whats really good for roasting, chipping and mashing and can happily stay in the ground for most of the summer and autumn months?

Personally, I find Maris Piper fits the bill nicely, Great favourite with many chippies and restaurants.

[VirginVegGrower]

I grew maris Piper this year and am pleased with them.

[Chef_uk]

That was easy enough. Shall get my order in, thank

[VirginVegGrower]

It's comparing apples with oranges I think: if I only could choose one it would be Pink Fir (salad potato) but I also want mashers and jackets... and roasters

TS - give me your favourites for the three, leaving out Pink Fir, which goes without saying

So far my contenders for new choices are
Belle De Fontenay
Highland Burgundy Red
Lady Balfour
Mayan Gold
Ratte
Salad Blue
Yetholm Gypsy

Need to narrow it down though unless I pinch next door's allotment.

[freewheeler]

Not on your list, but grew Stemster last year for the first time and they were spectacular! excellent yield and make just the most beautiful roasties! would highly reccomend to anyone.