Sage, RAISED BEDS Colour - white, blue. From the maincrop potatoes, King Edward, Use a fork or potato masher and mash the potatoes, mixing them up with the greens. Garlic, Marjoram Mustard The handy categories below tells you everything you need to know about Fluffy, Smooth and Salad potatoes. Belle de Fontenay are good for boiling and great in salads. Maris Piper Maincrop Simply click on one for the FRUIT Uses - baked, salad, mash, roast, chips. Another well known exhibition variety is Introduced in Scotland in 1997 it is similar in appearance to Catriona and has a similar taste. Huge collection, amazing choice, 100+ million high quality, affordable RF and RM images. Second early varieties can be eaten young as new potatoes or left to grow bigger and lifted as required for fresh summer use or storage. You will be limited to a small select band of seed potatoes available at so there will be no trace of them above ground. of cooking potatoes but local soil and weather conditions will alter the Taste, season with salt and pepper if needed, and serve immediately with even more butter. Arran Victory Maincrop Potatoes with high dry matter are generally best for chipping or roasting. Start to answer those questions and the number of suitable potato Broad Bean 2. The famous Golden Wonder crisps were named after the variety of potatoes they were made from which has very high dry matter. For even cooking, choose potatoes that are similar in size. Bred by the great man himself, Jack Dunnett, this potato has taken the exhibition scene by storm because of its consistent size and colour. But not just any potato will result in perfect mashed potatoes. A wonderful old fashioned taste, which absorbs less fat when it is cooking. Boil the potatoes for about 15 to 20 minutes. Add salt to taste and serve hot, with a knob of butter in the center. Swift 1st early As the new stems start growing, keep adding compost until the container is ⦠© document.write(new Date().getFullYear()) KESTREL POTATO | PRIVACY POLICY. websites. Add 2 tablespoons of salt, and bring to a boil. Vitabella 1st / 2nd early see here for more details. Compare Raised Beds respect. Year of Breeding - 1992. have. Cara make great jacket potatoes, chips and are good for boiling. if(url != 'none') { First early seed potatoes take around 80 days after planting to mature Useful links: How to grow potatoes in the ground Potato Selector Guide How to grow potatoes in bags How to stop blight Maris Piper recommended variety just make sure that it suitable for the cooking method that is important for you. often used for exhibition purposes. Medlar Trees, This English variety is great for baking and roasting, good for mash, but not recommended for salads or frying. A wonderful old fashioned taste, which absorbs less fat when it is cooking. Resistant to blackleg, white and golden eelworm and drought. At the end of that page there is also a form for you to submit any new question or comment you Amour. resistance but lacks flavour, does not boil well at all in our experience. taste of potatoes. 7-10 minutes was all that was needed and if you missed the "mush point" they weren't even good enough to mash!!! Home Page | Privacy | Pink Fir Apple Maincrop Cooking Comments Good flavour, ⦠Always start with cold water when boiling potatoes. Pour in the milk, mix well, and add the potatoes. We generally harvest those potatoes from very late October through to Potato comment / question and answer pagelists their comments, This variety can be left in the ground for a This will give them four to five weeks to develop healthy sprouts just at the time when they are ready to be planted out. About Us / Contact Cherry, happens is that the soil is so warm in mid to late August that the seed Return pot to the stove and set over medium-high heat. mid July 2017. (1992) Classic flavour, for baking, roasting and chips. This floury tuber is a second early variety that has a creamy white skin that looks blue and a creamy yellow flesh. Red Currants salad type potatoes which stores well for three monthsKerr's Pink Potato 'Kestrel' shows good slug resistance, Golden eelworm and partial white eelworm resistance. function goToNewPage() Kestrel are the potatoes that you should always grow. Disclaimer: Woolworths provides general product information such as nutritional information, country of origin and product packaging for your convenience. Pears, as a boiled new / salad potato. Maincrops mature latest, taking around 130 days to mature in Rocket 1st Early steam until soft in middle.Voila: lovely, floury spuds that have not Quince Place potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. If you want smooth and creamy, you should look for certain types of potatoes while deliberately chunky (called \"smashed\" potatoes) potatoes will require different varieties. Potato varieties which are known to be resistant to specific pests and 1. Notes on the table above: 1. month or two to be harvested as a maincrop. Keep the potatoes in cool but light conditions to ensure they grow short, green sprouts. General Comments Modern disease resistant potato with well above average flavour, good yields and top exhibition appearance. Potatoes, Estima 2nd early Carrots, reduce dramatically. In the end however, whatever this or that celebrity Give everything another couple of mashes, then stir with a wooden spoon to smooth everything out. var url = document.getElementById('list').value; Give the potatoes a few mashes with a potato masher (or use a ricer for waxy potatoes), then add your warm milk, butter and mayo (if using). We use cookies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized Sweet Peppers, Build Raised Bed Second Early. Leek, Red Duke of York 1st Early Kestrel Potatoes are oval to oblong, with buff skin with some purple, particularly around the eyes. and should be ready to start harvesting in Potato 'Kestrel' Overview. / Links, Copyright GardenFocused.co.uk 2010 - 2020. Choosing the right variety to achieve the desired result makes a big difference in your chance for success. Spinach It has good chipping potential, particularly early in the season. The ones left in the bags, in our Maris Piper, is then likely to be caught by a frost so it's best to cut it away - Estima and Wilja are excellent second earlies for boiling. Jazzy is a second early which stores Pentland Javelin 1st Early content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from. Red-skinned potatoes with a fairly waxy texture that work well as an all-rounder. Bay Trees Cara Maincrop Add 2 tablespoons of salt, and bring to a boil. Duke of York are ideal roasting and for jacket potatoes. High in flavour, Kestrels keep their distinctive colour after cooking and make a super smooth mash. that, we have found one company, Potato Texture, cell structure and protein content all effect the suitability of potatoes and age has an effect. Broccoli Purple Sprouting Waxy varieties require more effort to force them to take up liquid, but can absorb lavish quantities of butter, making the kind of decadently rich classic French puree often found in restaurants. Raised Bed Calendar, TECHNIQUES Drain in a Colander. Note that no potato variety is 100% resistant to CARAGood disease Horticultural Shows UK, TREES AND SHRUBS Insect Mesh Netting Cucumber Ridge of succes significantly. are not covered in the main article above. Cauliflower Valor Maincrop Maris Peer, WHEN TO CHIT / SPROUT KESTREL POTATOES We recommend that you start chitting / sprouting Kestrel potatoes in the third week of February. Good for the show bench and resistant to slugs. Cabbage (spring and summer) Brussels Sprouts These purple-dotted, white fleshed potatoes are a relatively recent variety, first springing up in 1992. Drain in a Colander. Pink Fir Apple - one of the few Plums, all the varieties we have reviewed appear in the drop down box below. It's a first early and we have heard good reports about it from several Rhubarb Parentage Solanum vernei x Cara Breeder Caithness Potato Breeders Ltd Mulberry Charlotte Russe here is our guide every time. Planting in Containers Kale, Kohlrabi Gooseberry early to mid August 2017. We make some recommendations below for the various methods Jargon Buster The King Edward is a floury potato that was one of the most popular varieties of the 20th century. full, detailed review. Return pot to the stove and set over medium-high ⦠potatoes sprout at a very quick rate and, given you choose a suitable Floury potatoes are often deemed "unsuitable for boiling" by UK based Maincrop potatoes and second earlies are best for boiling although Melt the butter in the pot and once it’s hot, add the chives. Kerrs Pink Maincrop Click here to see our privacy policy. It's all in the cell structures, writes McGee, and in the cook's preferred style of mash. The potatoes I have grown this year were all fine (Swift, Maris Peer and Sunrise). Courgettes Nicola, { variety, bulk up quickly and ready for harvest in late October. Tillers / Rotovators , Sweetcorn Second Early variety. harvestable around Radish, Runner Beans, Maris Peer 2nd early Winston 1st early. Apples, Try roasting them, hasselback-style. International Kidney 2nd early Quality Control - following inspection our seed potatoes receive a certification number (see bag label). Fruit Cages What Since potatoes were brought to Europe from South America over 500 years ago it has become a common food to the extent that the United Nations declared 2008 the "Year of The Potato" because of its worldwide importance as a nutritious food. 2. Christmas day (just for the fun) by which time very few will remain. and roast very well. All Shrub Reviews The UK supplier of seed potatoes for this variety is Patch Seed personal experience, will last up to early December or the first frosts. Kestrel potatoes pair well with herbs and spices such as parsley, sage, dill, ginger, mustard seeds, cumin, turmeric, and coriander, chives, fennel, garlic, yogurt, pancetta, ⦠Alternatively, The trick to boiling them is to check them frequently and pour Purple potatoes. This information is intended as a guide only, including because products change from time to time. (1.5kg), peeled and cut into large chunksvv. Setanta Maincrop For growing unmarked exhibition quality tubers we recommend using our exhibitor growing bags. We would recommend any pest or disease but the ones listed below increase your chances Second Early.Quality Control - following inspection our seed potatoes receive a certification number (see bag label). potatoes very early but lack taste. as early potatoes whenever required. Shape - long oval. } with excellent cooking uses and disease resistance. Shallots, WINSTONFar too watery and lacks flavour, but BEST POTATOES FOR CHIPS Which variety is best for chips is perhaps the most contentious of all the cooking questions Gordon Ramsey is fully in favour of Desiree - King Edward and Maris Piper are also top class for this use. Raspberries Harvest Beetroot, Rosemary, Orla 1st Early ROYAL BLUE: An oval-shaped all-rounder with purple skin and yellow flesh that makes wonderful mash, great roast potatoes and chips and is a versatile potato suitable for all cooking purposes. Blackberries or The foliage } "REAL FLAVOUR IS BACK' (10) mid June 2017 in average areas of the UK. Peas, Onions from seed disease are listed below. Accent 1st early questions and answers. Don't get too hung up about choosing a particular Majestic Maincrop are the true professionals and they know best! 2. Sarpo Axona - four months or more. Waxy. Kestrel potatoes, good for mash. They have a slightly sweet flavour and can be used for pretty much anything. Sometimes our readers ask specific questions which The also help you narrow down your search for the perfect potato even further. 3. Product Details. Charlotte 2nd early window.location = url; Swiss Chard, Wilja 2nd early gardeners. Place potatoes in a medium pot and cover with cold water by at least an inch. All the varieties mentioned in the article below can be clicked on for a Boil, steam, mash, chip, saute, bake or roast. Parsnips, Second earlies take around 100 days after planting to mature and will be Forget the fact that they use a halogen oven 3. Vivaldi 2nd early Boil until the potatoes are fork tender (10 to 15 minutes). Small crops of potatoes can also be grown in large, deep containers, and this is a good way of getting an early batch of new potatoes. Boil until the potatoes are fork tender (10 to 15 minutes). Anya 2nd early Majestic Kestrel potatoes are not well-suited for use as salad potatoes, unlike new potatoes. Pumpkins disintegrated into starch solution. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); For 2018, we are going to try out a new variety for us, it's called Vitabella, SA Potato Company grows Kestrel Potatoes all year round.It starts on our farm located in the southern mallee district of PEEBINGA (South Australia) KESTRELS are perfect for MASH, ROAST, BOIL, CHIPS or SALADS. Kestrel gives good yields of very attractive, long oval, parti-coloured tubers which have good all round cooking quality. Height and spread: 60cm (24"). Give them a try, they are probably the best supplier if you want potatoes (it's irrelevant) and don't worry too much about the fat being goose fat. this time of year, there is not a huge choice for sale. Kidney variety (sometimes called the Jersey Royal) will not disappoint Save to list + Check stock in our stores. Sharpes Express 1st early They are floury potatoes, though with enough waxiness that some peple say they use them as an all-purpose potato. remember to mark where your potatoes are in the ground because in a week or Their creamy yellow flesh makes a good mash. Squash, Swede Having said Leave the skin on and then peel it off after to lock in the key vitamins and minerals while they cook. Raised Bed Veg Without doubt one of the best tasting seed potato varieties available. chef says, the majority of fish and chip shops cook the French Beans Strawberries House, who not only supply excellent potatoes all year but they also keep up Early harvest. VEGETABLES 1. Polytunnels Boiled floury potatoes readily absorb butter, milk or cream. As a novelty the International Blackcurrants mid June 2017 in average areas of the UK. We always used to find that Duke of York potatoes went to mush in the pan and we had to watch them very carefully when cooking. Tip: for a richer, creamier mash just add warm milk. Maxine Maincrop harvest date will vary according to weather conditions. Arran Pilot 1st early Good for the show bench and resistant to slugs. Mint, Parsley to date with potatoes which do well when planted in mid to late summer. Kestrel. away the boiling water as soon as the skins have begun to crack. Boil, steam, mash, chip, saute, bake or roast. Our We know a thing or two about cooking, having produced the website CookUK.co.uk and over 400 recipes. Crop Rotation Want some delicious recipes for Fluffy, Smooth and Salad potatoes, we've got 100s of potato recipes for you to try. Tomatoes, HERBS Lettuce Colour - white, blue. Maris Piper - they King Edward Maincrop Maxine, Arran Victory (steaming) and Celine are favourites. Swift is a far better choice in every Reading our reviews of popular potato varieties will Shape - long oval. Sheds See our full review of Cara here. Kestrel Potatoes. Cook the potatoes in a large pan of boiling water over a medium heat for 15 to 20 minutes. varieties will Water Butts Cyprus potatoes are widely used in the middle east where the Jersey Royal might be used in Britain. Desiree Maincrop SA Potato Company grows Kestrel Potatoes all year round.It starts on our farm located in the southern mallee district of PEEBINGA (South Australia) KESTRELS are perfect for MASH⦠Sweet Potatoes, that time they are no longer earlies but they are maincrop which mash, chip Potatoes can make you miserable and destroy your quality of life: Dr Harry Morrow Brown explains. Pink Fir Apple also have excellent taste. How important is resistance to disease for you? Red Duke of York (first early) boils exceptionally well. recipe for roast potatoes but Mel and Mal's recipe which can be found Basil, harvest and store potatoes for the longest lasting crop. Remember to sprinkle a bit of salt into the water to season HOW TO STORE Store potatoes in a cool, dry place away from light - the kitchen cupboard is ideal full a full independent review of their good and bad points. Jazzy 2nd early Nadine, Maturity - Second Early. Potatoes, astonishingly well when grown in potato bags to avoid slug damage. Find the perfect kestrel potato stock photo. The harvesting period from start to end is about six weeks and the start in late winter. Unavailable . Pale yellow flesh. Lady Christl 1st early Potato Kestrel each. Click Choose a potato variety Jazzy is the brand name for a small, waxy, set-skinnned potato. ROCKETProduces Reduce the heat to medium. They have pale yellow flesh. Planting onion sets method used is perfect for us so give it a try. We never got round to publishing the perfect By Of course, the main ingredient in mashed potatoes is potatoes. Kestrel, Turn down the heat to minimum and keep lid on tight to allow spuds to as I've said in previous topics we have had a very good crop of late potatoes [Kestrel] this season had a few blighted but good size and seem to be keeping well however when cooked they don't seem to have the flavour that some I've grew in the past for instance both Cara and Desire i feel had more flavour when boiled Kestrelâs naturally have purple eyes, make sure you avoid those with sprouting eyes, or green discolouration. Pick spuds that feel firm and heavy. Do you like a fluffy roastie, how about a smooth mash or may be a roasted whole salad potato? Nicola 2nd Early Fill the bottom 15cm (6in) of the container with potting compost and plant the seed potato just below this. here to read how to Drain in a colander and leave to dry, then put the potatoes back in the pan and mash Accord are best enjoyed cut into wedges and baked in the oven.. 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