HOME

Potatoes: Alan Gemmell's favourite varieties

Professor Alan Gemmell, of Keele University, was for many years a stalwart of Radio 4's "Gardener's Question Time". In his book "Basic Gardening" (Penguin, 1975) he lists his preferred potato varieties as follows:

EARLIES

  • Epicure (quality)
  • Duke of York
  • Sharpe's Express (quality)
  • Foremost
  • Ulster Chieftain

    LATES
  • Majestic
  • Arran Banner
  • Desiree
  • King Edward (high quality)
  • Pentland Crown
  • Craig's Royal
  • Golden Wonder (quality)
  • Maris Piper

    ND / Diversity website

    Back to top

  • Radio Plays
    Apples
    Potatoes
    Vegetables
    Wine Making
    Music
    Artwork
    Cosby Methodist Church
    Gokart Racing
    Links to other sites
    Contact Us