Ulster Prince or Ulster Sceptre?

fatbelly · « **on:** December 31, 2008, 12:02 »

Our Lottie shop is having Ulster Prince and Ulster Spectre first Earlie's for sale.

Have has anybody grown these spuds before as first Earlie's?
Which is the best do you think Prince or Sceptre?

Thanks FB

Iain@JBA · « **Reply #1 on:** December 31, 2008, 12:26 »

Ulster Sceptre has better disease resistance than Prince for blight,common scab and powdery scab.
Prince probably have a better taste when harvested and boiled.
Prince can be used as a salad potato and Sceptre can be a good roasted potato.

fatbelly · « **Reply #2 on:** December 31, 2008, 15:38 »

Thanks Iain,
I think it will be Ulster Prince after checking your website.
FB

Iain@JBA · « **Reply #3 on:** December 31, 2008, 16:56 »

Glad to help

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