Potato Varieties growing in Britain

There are many different potato varieties available. Your supplier can help you to find the best one for your job. Click on a potato variety to find out what to use it for and when it's in season.

Waxy Potatoes or Floury Potatoes?

Waxy potatoes are translucent and feel moist and pasty. They are good at staying firm and keeping their shape so make great salad potatoes.

Key Waxy Potato Varieties: Charlotte, Maris Peer

Floury potatoes are brighter and more granular in appearance with a drier feel. They're better for dishes where you want fluffy potatoes or for mash.

Key Floury Potato Varieties: Estima, King Edward, Maris Piper, Desiree

Show me the best potato varieties for:

All Rounders
Boiled Potatoes
New Potatoes
Mashed Potato
Roast Potatoes
Jacket Potato
Salad Potatoes
Chips
Potato Wedges
Potato Dauphinoise

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Potato Varieties growing in Britain

Waxy Potatoes or Floury Potatoes?

British Potato Varieties