Jersey royals

[return of the mac]

I was wondering- is this a variety? It isnt in the T&M catalogue, or are tatties grown in jersey a particular variety that are simply called jerseys because they are from that neck of the woods ??? ???.

[return of the mac]

[Icyberjunkie]

It appears to be a variety - see link below. Iain

http://jerseyroyalpotatopost.com/

[Derekthefox]

International kidney is the proper name. They are only called Jersey royals when grown in Jersey. Just like Champagne must come from the region of that name in France.

I am growing this variety this year, and so far have enjoyed the crop, even if low in number (half a dozen tubers per plant).

[return of the mac]

Thanks for the very quick info, will look up that variety in T&M

[return of the mac]

Just found it and made a mental note to grow it next year.

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I am growing this variety this year, and so far have enjoyed the crop, even if low in number (half a dozen tubers per plant).

I'm growing them this year too, and I have had a good number (up to 12 per plant) of tubers, although they have been on the small side. More tubers than most of my other varieties on my heavy compacted clay :)

Mine came from Kings Seeds by the way, and I think the organic catalogue do them too Mac