[slingshot2000]

Someone recently mentioned some varieties of potatoes suitable for planting after some other crops were finished, but I cannot find the thread. The aim is to have some new potatoes for over the festive period. I have a bed free which I would like to utilise for this and wondered if anyone could kindly point me towards some suitable varieties, or even a supplier of such.

Thanks
Jon

[mumofstig]

John's advice is here
http://www.allotment-garden.org/vegetable/potatoes/second-crop-autumn-planted-Christmas-new-potatoes/

[slingshot2000]

Thank you for the prompt reply. That article has some very useful information and I will certainly be planting a couple of rows in the empty bed.

Thanks again
Jon

[lettice]

The most popular varieties are Nicola, Charlotte, Duke of York, Maris Peer and Pentland Javelin.

Most garden centres will have the Taylors brand, they are a 9 tuber pack for £2.99
I have seen both Taylors Charlotte and Duke of York at my local garden centres recently.
Also check out your local waitrose, noticed they had 5 each of Duke of York, Charlotte and Pentland Javelin in a pack for £7.99

The RGS has some good growing info too;
https://www.rhs.org.uk/advice/profile?PID=593

Best bet would be to grow them in potato bags or containers on top of your soil, as they provide good frost protection if that is a concern in your area and you can always move into a greenhouse if need be.