Best Coloured Potatoes (Purple & Blue Varieties) Coloured potatoes with purple or blue skins and flesh are becoming increasingly popular with UK gardeners. They add visual interest to meals, offer…[...]
Read More
Best Heritage Potato Varieties to Grow (UK Guide) Heritage (or heirloom/traditional) potato varieties are old-fashioned types that have stood the test of time, often prized for flavour, texture, culinary character,…[...]
Read More
Best Organic Potato Varieties (UK Guide) Organic potato growing focuses on varieties that perform well without synthetic fertilisers or fungicides, offering good disease resistance, reliable yields, and great flavour when…[...]
Read More
Best Potatoes for Jacket Potatoes (UK Guide) Jacket potatoes (baked potatoes) are a British classic — simple, satisfying, and delicious with butter, cheese, beans, or your favourite toppings. To get…[...]
Read More
Best Potatoes for Wedges (UK Guide) Crispy, golden potato wedges are a favourite side dish across UK kitchens. To get perfect wedges — crisp on the outside and soft and…[...]
Read More
Best Potatoes for Chips (UK Chippy Style) Homemade chips that rival the local chippy start with the right potato variety. UK chippy-style chips are best when they turn out crispy…[...]
Read More
Best Late Potatoes for Long Storage (UK Guide) Late (maincrop) potatoes are ideal if you want a long-lasting potato supply through autumn and winter. They mature later in the season,…[...]
Read More
Best Early Potatoes for Cold UK Springs Cold, wet springs are common in many parts of the UK, and planting early potatoes in these conditions can be tricky. Choosing varieties…[...]
Read More
Best Potatoes for Poor Soil Conditions (UK Guide) Growing potatoes in poor soil—whether it’s infertile, compacted, shallow, or nutrient-deficient—can be a challenge. But with the right potato varieties and smart…[...]
Read More
Best Potatoes for Beginners (UK Guide) Potatoes are one of the easiest and most satisfying crops to grow, making them perfect for gardening beginners. Some varieties are especially forgiving, disease-resistant,…[...]
Read More