Rooster potatoes

[Curryandchips]

Went to Wilko's at lunchtime to examine their potatoes - they don't stock potatoes in their Coventry store ...  :(

Popped in at the local market - there is a good choice available at reasonable prices. They have rooster which I have heard is supposed good. Can anyone give me hands on knowledge of whether they are as good as claimed?

Derek :)

[Curryandchips]

[philcooper]

It's very popular in Ireland.

I tried it and it produced a tasty large potato, good yield.

Good as mash, baked, roast or chip

Phil

[grawrc]

I bought some at the supermarket, Derek, to try out in potato gratin which requires a floury potato IMHO. They worked very well and were tasty too. Don't know how they are to grow and what they are resistant to though. Nice yellow colour under a dull red skin. Maincrop I believe.
Anne

[mc55]

one of my seed catolgues mentioned that they had a limited supply of Rooster and expected them to sell out very quickly.

Not tried them personally, but they sound amazing if hype is correct.

[philcooper]

This may surprise you but it is expected to be available at the Hampshire Potato Day thewhitchurchweb.org/potatoday/   ;)

Phil

[Merry Tiller]

Above average flavour wise but there plenty better

[Tinkie_Bear]

Hi Derek,

I have brought them from the supermarket occasionally, they are a good all round potato, nice flavour and good for everything.

If they are not too expencive and you have the land why not give them a try.

Helen

[Curryandchips]

Well there are no negative comments, and so I will give them a go ... thanks everyone for your feedback.

Derek :)

[Chantenay]

Hi - I notice they are on the list for Ryton Potato Day this weekend. I tried them out this week in the kitchen and they were quite tasty as jacket and a pie topping, so I will try them on the plot this year too.

[Vez1]

One of the men at my plot was talking about these today. He says they are brilliant and plans to grow a lot of them. :)

[Slug_killer]

An extract from T&M
Potato : Rooster 

A very tasty red from Ireland, an excellent all rounder producing oval tubers with pale yellow, dry, floury flesh. We consider this will soon become a popular standard - do give it a try.

Uses: Baker/fry/general purpose.