good spud for boiling?

[Strawberry patch]

Kerrs Pink

[cariann88]

Maris potatoes.

[Potstubsdustbins]

A word of warning if you like LadyC you won't like Swift. I grew them for a number of years because they are so early but the quality of LadyC won I don't grow them now.

I only grew two types this year LadyC as a first and second early and Picasso for main crop.

As to turning to mush when boiled I think straight from ground to pan can help this to happen I always like to leave mine for a couple of days after lifting.

[WendyC]

What are Swift like then? I had so much slug damage that although I had a good crop many will be wasted.


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[maverick451]

Swift was a good boiler and very early

Pentland Javelin tasted nice but turned a bit black, a bit off putting.

[Martin H]

For me, Lady Christl and Maris Piper and Cara all boil nicely.
I haven't tried boiling Ratte yet this year, but last year they were great.

[Rocketron]

Why does anyone want to eat boiled potatoes?
What sauces or herbs/spices do you use with them?
I'm not trying to be awkward but the only time I eat them is as salad potatoes. In hot meals they are either sauteed or roasted to keep the flavour in.
Oh, I also keep the skins on unless making mash, which is very rare.

[Bex]

Why does anyone want to eat boiled potatoes?
What sauces or herbs/spices do you use with them?
I'm not trying to be awkward but the only time I eat them is as salad potatoes. In hot meals they are either sauteed or roasted to keep the flavour in.
Oh, I also keep the skins on unless making mash, which is very rare.

Cos some people like them I guess


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[maverick451]

Boiled new potatoes with butter on is amazing!


This year ive actually found steaming them stops them breaking up and they taste even better.

[Bill HH]

Why does anyone want to eat boiled potatoes?
What sauces or herbs/spices do you use with them?
I'm not trying to be awkward but the only time I eat them is as salad potatoes. In hot meals they are either sauteed or roasted to keep the flavour in.
Oh, I also keep the skins on unless making mash, which is very rare.

I like boiled potatoes, particularly in meals with gravy. Leaving the skin on is a disgusting practice, they taste like old pants. (Not that I have ever tried old pants you understand. Skin on is fine for new or baked spuds however.

[veggiechicken]

Why does anyone want to eat boiled potatoes?

I'm not trying to be awkward but the only time I eat them is as salad potatoes. In hot meals they are either sauteed or roasted to keep the flavour in.

Maybe not everyone wants to cook with oil/fat and would prefer to taste the spud?
I've just eaten homegrown mash - with butter and black pepper - scrummy

[Bex]

Maybe not everyone wants to cook with oil/fat and would prefer to taste the spud?
I've just eaten homegrown mash - with butter and black pepper - scrummy

That just made my mouth water VC


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[Potstubsdustbins]

Should have had a few runners with butter to VC The ultimate

[veggiechicken]

^^^^ I did, Potty, and some cabbage (minus the caterpillar!)