Potatoes

[Malgav]

I grew some potatoes in a mix of multipurpose compost and top soil last year in a raised bed - had real success, but the potatoes tasted very very earthy, what am I doing wrong, I bought the seed pots from a local garden centre and they grew fine.

[Jelliebabe]

It might just be the variety? I'm sure someone will know!

[SlugLobber]

Do you mean floury? If you look on some seed potato suppliers' websites, they will actually tell you which are 'floury', which are 'waxy' and so on. So, as Jelliebabe said, it could be the variety you grew is a floury one and suited to use in stews, mash and similar, rather than a boiled/baked spud.

[Potstubsdustbins]

Malgav, it could just be the vareity as posted above what were they. Could you also put your location in your profile as this helps with advise.

Oh and welcome to the vine.

Colin

[hollychap]

can you remember what the variety was ? and welcome

[northepaul]

Hello, and welcome to the vine.

I am going to just say exactly what everyone else has. (or not, but you know what I mean )

[Rocketron]

Do you mean they don't taste like the poatoes you buy in the shops?
I'm not having a pop, but it's incredible how much more taste home-grown has over shop-bought.

[veggiechicken]

Hello Malgav and welcome. I can't help with the taste of your tatties but don't let it put you off. This year, try some of the varieties that are recommended on here and I'm sure they'll taste fantastic. Happy growing!