Potato varieties for next year?

[Morris]

Just googled and got this:

http://www.thompson-morgan.com/alan-romans

[Morris]

[pumkinlover]

I have stayed with Rocket, Kestral and Cara for a good number of years they suit our soil and our likes.

If only I could be that sensible and not get tempted by quirky names and pretty pictures!

[pumkinlover]

I have stayed with Rocket, Kestral and Cara for a good number of years they suit our soil and our likes.

If only I could be that sensible and not get tempted by quirky names and pretty pictures!

Kestral is brilliant! If only had to grow one it would be that.

[Jayb]

Just googled and got this:

http://www.thompson-morgan.com/alan-romans

Shame.

[grawrc]

Alan Romans has been "associated" with T +M for a number of years. It looks as though they are now taking all of his potatoes???

I believe it has been a bad year for the growers. Hardly surprising - it's been a bad year full stop. Even Tesco has a sign up apologising for the quality and availability of this year's crop.

I think I will be buying from Ian at JBA if possible or maybe through our local potato days.

[Deb P]

I used to buy my potatoes from T&M, Alan Romans or the Ryton potato days, but a couple of years ago I was I'll and didn't order anything and resorted to Wilcos as they were the only shop with any left. The results were so good I have bought the majority from them since. I still get tempted by new varieties though, and give at least one heritage or new to me one a go every year.

[antipodes]

Alan Romans has been "associated" with T +M for a number of years. It looks as though they are now taking all of his potatoes???

But his seed site is still up, but under another name. have they "branded" his name I wonder? I get a lot of seed from them, They are cheap and friendly service. Hope we will still be able to get seed (i can't get spuds from the UK anyway).