[puravida]

I'm a bit late out of the gates on this one, I know, but keen to get chitting!
What varieties would you recommend and who is your preferred supplier??

Probably:
- one salad type
- one really good roaster
- one all rounder

I have a Wyvale nearby and a Dobbies but last year I ordered online form Dobies.

Thanks!

[compostqueen]

oooh the world's yer oyster.  I get mine from the lotty association shed generally speaking cos it saves postage and we get em at a discount. Bet there's an association near you and you don't need to have an allotment to join - they always welcome new members.  

People have their own particular faves but mine are Arran Pilot
Desiree (rock hard to slugs tend to ignore em) and Picasso
Folks swear by Kestrel though oh and Charlotte
Chap near me grew Wilja and that got raves  
I have a few freebies of Ratte this year so looking forward to trying those
Oh and freebies of Yukon Gold
I like to try new ones each year as well as the old staples like Desiree and Picasso or Cara

[gobs]

Charlotte is a good salad potato and Sante is a good early main crop, neither are bothered with much so good for organic growing. I'm growing blight resistant Sharpo for main crop (only from T&M and potato fairs), but can try your local garden centre, some carry a really good range.

[Sadgit]

Charlotte all the way for salad spuds and Desriee for a hardy spud..

I also have err hmm 3 other types which err I have no idea what they are called. tis on the packets but picked them up cheap from the local garden centre

[agapanthus]

oooh the world's yer oyster.  I get mine from the lotty association shed generally speaking cos it saves postage and we get em at a discount. Bet there's an association near you and you don't need to have an allotment to join - they always welcome new members.  

People have their own particular faves but mine are Arran Pilot
Desiree (rock hard to slugs tend to ignore em) and Picasso
Folks swear by Kestrel though oh and Charlotte
Chap near me grew Wilja and that got raves  
I have a few freebies of Ratte this year so looking forward to trying those
Oh and freebies of Yukon Gold
I like to try new ones each year as well as the old staples like Desiree and Picasso or Cara

Fabulous selection there.....especially the arran pilot and picasso!!!

[compostqueen]

I just love AP and eat em with butter and black pepper on til I'm stodged  :oops:

[Leapyear]

Hoooooray !!!!!! finally arrived my potato order from T&M    
had ordered their "Allotment Favorites" that consist of:
first early:-Lady Christie
                 Orla
Second early:-Kestrel
Maincrop:- Sante
                Lady Balfour
                 Cara
Well can now start "Chitting"

[Rampant_Weasel]

what are the benefits of AR?ive never grown them
i got
maris bard
kestrel
nadine
king edward

[Jen]

i like to try new ones each year but always go for charlotte their the best salad potatoes ever i think.
nice to hear some-one else growing picasso, haven't grown it be-fore but liked the name!!! :roll:
the others are        
Nadine
Sante
Maxine
so plenty to be getting on with...if only it'll stop raining :evil:

[shaun]

heres my favs
ulster chieftan for my earlies(great in salads) the flavour is second to none
isle of dura/jura(massive spuds for bakers) and desiree for my main crop(mash and chips)
for my roast spuds you cant get better than king edward

[flowerlady]

Earlies Rocket
2nd Early LadyC
A great all rounder Marfona
Brilliant Late Maincrop - stands well in the ground - Valor

[puravida]

Crikey - I never fail to be amazed at the diversity and choice available for the home grower!!

Thanks everyone - think I need to get another allotment....  

[flowerlady]

Our local nursery had 46 different spuds to pick from.  All loose in baskets so you could buy just as many as you wanted !!  

I ended up with 3 bags and 7 different sorts  :roll:  

[alibean]

predictable perhaps but would go with the following....

Early - Rocket
Salad - Charlotte - hard to beat - great for potato salads etc as hold their shape a treat
Maincrop - Dezzies for reliability, but have had success with Kestrel & Golden Wonder as well.

However, am having a go with Internation Kidney this year, aka Jersey Royal (without the seaweed) as a first early (always a risktaker )

[Swee'pea]

I've gone for the following:

Salad Potato: Pink fir Apple
1st early: Pentland javelin
Main Crop: Maris Piper


not to say I won't add to these  :roll: