[Helen_uk]

oooo in a strange way Im so glad its not just me!

Maris Piper - Mush
Kestrel - Mush
Rooster - Ok, but i roasted these, bit dry and what i call flaky inside!

Think I shall try roasting the maris and kestrel, looks like we'll be living on roasties!! I'll also try leaving them a bit longer after I've dug up until I cook them.

I realise that they cook quicker than shop bought ones, but didnt have any probs last year, but they were different varieties and also seed Potatoes were bought from a different place. I've also grown them this year on eth other side of my plot so it could be the soil, as it varies quite a bit across my plot.

Any reccomendations for through the winter varieties as I've got some spare land ready for them to go in!

[DD.]

You don't get through the winter potatoes. One whiff of frost and they've had it.

[Livinhope]

Have to agree Kestrel just fall apart in the pot and end up as a soggy uneatable mush.  No problem with the other varieties so far.

[jamima]

I would also say your cooking too long just keep watch on them or as others say steam .

[Aunt Sally]

Steaming is a very good alternative.

Potatoes that break up while being boiled are excellent for soup