Desiree Seed Potatoes

Desiree Seed Potatoes
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Pack of 12 potato tubers

  • enough for a 12ft row,
  • or 3-4 potato planters.

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Desiree Seed Potatoes.

General Comments

Desiree is a striking red-skinned main crop potato originally bred in the Netherlands. It is a favourite with allotment growers due to its resistance to drought, although it is not so well suited to organic growing. It is a versatile, fairly waxy variety which is firm and holds its shape and useful for all methods of cooking. Desiree is also sold as a baking potato. Popular garden variety, Its recent popularity surge in the UK is attributed to TV chef Delia Smith.

MaturityMaincrop
Year of Breeding1962
Cooking CommentsGreat roast potatoes and chips, creamy mash and also wedges
TuberRed Skin with light yellow flesh. .
Blight ResistanceModerate
Scab ResistanceModerate
Roasting / Frying
General Purpose
Boiling / Salad
Eelworm (PCN) ResistanceSusceptible

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