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  • #16
    If anyone's ordered from Marshall's their LadyC are due in this week.

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    • #17
      Rocket to me, are "meh" potatoes. Neither here nor there. I (no idea why) have grown rocket alongside charlotte (yes, yes not a 1st early) since 2008, and each time I think why do I bother. They don't taste "new", if that makes sense... even if they're cooked instantly. Much better as a jacket spud, if left to grow large.

      By gum! Seed spud seem to have gone up in price :O
      Last edited by chris; 15-01-2014, 08:14 AM.

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      • #18
        Thanks all. I may order the three varieties then - Arran Pilot, Pentland Javelin and Lady Christl.

        Re boiling not steaming. I'd never considered steaming! However, I shall look into it as that may solve my problem with potatoes turning to mush!

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        • #19
          Pentland Javelin for me, also grown Charlottes which were plentiful

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          • #20
            One of the reasons spuds turn to mush is that some people go straight from garden to pan.

            Spuds are about 80% water so they are best left a couple of days before use.

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            • #21
              My T&M spuds arrived today - get ready

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Potstubsdustbins View Post
                One of the reasons spuds turn to mush is that some people go straight from garden to pan.

                Spuds are about 80% water so they are best left a couple of days before use.

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                Although by leaving them a couple of days you loose some of the wonderful newness taste you can get with grow your own so there's pros and cons with everything.


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                • #23
                  Popped into. Couple local garden centres - wanted to try lady christyl, but they didn't stock them.

                  Ended up with peatland jav, and a few sharpe's express to try.


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                  • #24
                    Went into Wilkos today and surprised to see loose seed potatoes at small bag at £2.75 and large bag for £5.00 you can mix and match varieties in the bag too I bought Anya and Christie


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                    Last edited by Gina's plot; 18-01-2014, 07:34 PM.

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