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 :)
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
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
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.
This may surprise you but it is expected to be available at the Hampshire Potato Day thewhitchurchweb.org/potatoday/ (http://thewhitchurchweb.org/potatoday/) ;)
Phil
Above average flavour wise but there plenty better
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
Well there are no negative comments, and so I will give them a go ... thanks everyone for your feedback.
Derek :)
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.
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. :)
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.