On 19/1/05 13:07, in article ,
"Chris" wrote:

On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 12:25:54 +0000, Sacha
wrote:

On 19/1/05 8:26, in article ,
"Chris" wrote:

I would really like to try growing international royal kidney
potatoes. Firstly, I cannot seem to locate them, secondly, if I
cannot locate them, does that mean they are hard to grow?
There is nothing like the taste of Jersey Royals so why cant we get
the seed for them?

All the major suppliers have International Kidney, of which Jersey Royal is
a fluke. But as Chris says, without seaweed, they're just not as
good....(I'm Jersey born and bred. ;- )


Thanks for all your help - the websites are just what I needed.
(obviously wasnt looking hard enough!) As for the seaweed, I live on
the coast but collecting it will be the problem! Still, if I want the
flavour, its got to be done. Thanks again.

Wait for autumn storms and bladder wrack and spread it on the soil to break
down before planting. In Jersey, this takes place November/December and
planting is early in the next year.
That doesn't mean you shouldn't give the seed potatoes a try this year,
though!
And only Jersey Royals are Jersey Royals. "The Jersey Royal is the only
British fresh produce which enjoys EU protection of designation of origin in
much the same way that France was granted sole use of the word Œchampagne¹."
--
Sacha
www.hillhousenursery.co.uk
South Devon
(remove the weeds to email me)