Topic: White spuds for showing???

[Carrot Cruncher]

When its time for showing at the local horticultural show I get very competitive and work very hard to get better results year after year. But last year my white spuds failed badly, I think the judge had his eyes shut when he came to mine, he gave 3rd place to these spuds that had slug damage and were all different  sizes. However I can't grumble too much I came home with 3 cups and best in show for my gladioli, and best in show for my shallots. I Aways grow pentland javelin and Nadine because they do so well on my allotment. I think its time to grow something different. Does anyone have any varieties that they think would be a must to put on the show table ???                                                                                                       

[philcooper]

CC,

Try Winston, Rocket, Pentland Javelin or Amour

Phil

[patricil1508]

Hi Carrot Cruncher
Kestrel second earlies are a very "pretty" potato with shallow eyes and red/purple markings, also very good slug resistance.  They are also a nice oval shape and have done well at shows.

Well done with Gladis and shallots.

Good luck

[philcooper]

Kestrel are one of the better known coloured show potatoes

Ambo, Maxine and Picasso are other exhibitors' favourites

Phil

[patricil1508]

Thankyou Phil - I stand corrected

Pat

[philcooper]

You can't be too careful when showing - the slightest hint of colour renders the potato not white - I wonder if the NVS and NHS, who set the judging rules, had connections with the Apartheid regime??!!  ;)