Spuds

Farmer Fred · « **on:** October 19, 2008, 22:42 »

following this years rainfest in Liverpool, when most of my stuff was destroyed in flooding or by blight, i'm looking for a bit of advice from some of you more experienced people.

I'm currently trying to plan ahead and sort out next years growing, while spending the winter months sorting out some proper raised beds to try and combat the poor drainage on a clay soil lottie.What are the best potatoes to go for, in terms of where i am and the type of soil, and which are most resistant to blight as i want to be as organic as possible.
any help and ideas will be greatly appreciated.

cheers

richyrich7 · « **Reply #1 on:** October 19, 2008, 22:44 »

My best tip would to ask others at your lottie, local knowledge is usually best.

DD. · « **Reply #2 on:** October 19, 2008, 23:37 »

For blight resistance, you can't touch the "Sarpo" varieties - "Mira" & "Saxona".

agapanthus · « **Reply #3 on:** October 20, 2008, 08:08 »

Quote from: "DD."

For blight resistance, you can't touch the "Sarpo" varieties - "Mira" & "Saxona".

I've heard from lots of sources that they are not very high in the taste stakes. Could be wrong though :?

DD. · « **Reply #4 on:** October 20, 2008, 08:40 »

Quote from: "agapanthus"

Quote from: "DD."
For blight resistance, you can't touch the "Sarpo" varieties - "Mira" & "Saxona".

I've heard from lots of sources that they are not very high in the taste stakes. Could be wrong though :?

They're not, but at least you get a crop! They are also highly slug resistant. There are many ways you can "up" the flavour of them when cooking, though.

Rampant_Weasel · « **Reply #5 on:** October 20, 2008, 12:58 »

and how do u 'up' the flavour? (i`m not what u call a brilliant cook)

DD. · « **Reply #6 on:** October 20, 2008, 17:01 »

Quote from: "Rampant_Weasel"

and how do u 'up' the flavour? (i`m not what u call a brilliant cook)

Use as baked spuds with filling of your choice, throw something in when you mash 'em, herbs, pepper etc..... Use your imagination!

AndyRVTR · « **Reply #7 on:** October 20, 2008, 18:05 »

CHIPS!!... Salt n vinegar makes all the difference..

DD. · « **Reply #8 on:** October 20, 2008, 18:44 »

Quote from: "AndyRVTR"

CHIPS!!... Salt n vinegar makes all the difference..

There RW - innovative & imaginative!

gobs · « **Reply #9 on:** October 20, 2008, 21:31 »

I find they are not any different in flavour delivery to a lot of 'main stream' grown potatoes, Definitely not your best flavour, but then also not much to phew about them.

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