[Grubbypaws]

I ordered my first earlies from T&M. LadyChristl was once again not available so they substituted Pentland Javelin which were in a terrible condition and unusable. They are happy to replace them with another variety but which should I choose. I have not grown any other first early varieties and would be grateful for some opinions.

[Yorkie]

Did they offer Swift?

Gardeners World also suggests Accent; as well as the following, which were lower rated: Casablanca, Winston, (Red) Duke of York
https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/best-new-potatoes-to-grow/

[New shoot]

Premiere are very good.  I grew them last year and was very impressed 

[Grubbypaws]

Did they offer Swift?

Gardeners World also suggests Accent; as well as the following, which were lower rated: Casablanca, Winston, (Red) Duke of York
https://www.gardenersworld.com/plants/best-new-potatoes-to-grow/

Yes they did offer Swift. Thank you!

[Grubbypaws]

Premiere are very good.  I grew them last year and was very impressed 

And premiere. Thank you!

[New shoot]

I got the mix of 6 types from T&M and that was supposed to have Lady Christl, but they subbed Pentland Javelin for them.  All mine were in good condition when I got them.

Premiere is in that mix as well, which was one of the attractions 

[Grubbypaws]

I got the mix of 6 types from T&M and that was supposed to have Lady Christl, but they subbed Pentland Javelin for them.  All mine were in good condition when I got them.

Premiere is in that mix as well, which was one of the attractions 

Does any one know why Lady Christl are still not available?

[mumofstig]

There was a crop failure for the seed of that variety, apparently. IIRC the same thing happened last year, as well 

[New shoot]

There was a crop failure for the seed of that variety, apparently. IIRC the same thing happened last year, as well 

That was what T&M  printed on the delivery advice I got with my seed spuds.  Tubers from Lady Christl not available or not good enough quality to send out.  They have given me a £2 voucher as well as the sub to make up for it.

I think you are right about last year as well.  I didn’t buy that variety, but I do remember people saying it wasn’t available.

[Grubbypaws]

There was a crop failure for the seed of that variety, apparently. IIRC the same thing happened last year, as well 

You are right it did. Last year T&M substituted with Orla. It doesnt look good if it has had a crop failure for two years running. Shame, it was a lovely tasting potato.