There are three potato periods throughout the year and we contribute with the early new Potatoes (Charlotte) and a wide variety of main crop potatoes including Desiree, Maris Piper, Marfona, and King Edwards. Other varieties that we do not grow can easily be sourced, prepared accordingly and supplied to any sizes you require.
The varieties we grow are suited to the lighter and sandier soil we have on the farm, and after the initial cultivation of the land in preparation for planting, we use only minimal pesticide inputs until harvesting. The farm is LEAF registered (Linking Environment and Farming), which discourages the use of pesticides where possible. As the soil is sandy it easily drops off the potatoes and the grading equipment is lined with protective sponge rubber which minimises bruising and blackening. This can be asignificant issue with quality and supply.
Potatoes are an amazingly nutritious vegetable. Calories in potatoes are low, being virtually fat-free and they are bursting with vitamins and minerals, containing no cholesterol, and when served in their skins are great sources of fibre. Potatoes are an extremely versatile vegetable to cook with and different varieties suit different cooking methods.
For example, Charlottes are particularly good as a salad potato in the summer months, King Edwards, Desiree and Maris Piper for roasting and chipping, and Marfona for Jacket potatoes which we package in both a 10kg and 15kg box that are all washed and ready for cooking. Any of the varieties of potato can be sliced, diced, wedged or chipped to any size or specification you require.
New (Charlotte) |
Main Crop (Desiree, Maris Piper, Marfona, King Edwards.
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Availability: |
12 month UK Season |
12 month UK Season |
Packing: |
Washed in 500g, 1kg, 10kg box |
1,2,5,10,12.5, 25kg bag & 10/15kg boxes. |
Sizes/grades: |
28-32mm, 32-40mm, 40-45mm, 45mm + -50mm, 60-65mm, 65-72mm, 72-78mm, 78-85mm |
-50mm, 60-65mm, 65-72mm, 72-78mm, 78-85mm
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