Thanks all for the tips.
I have checked out the advice and none of the varieties mentioned are
similar to the ones we found in italy; they were smaller and thinner than
the ones offered as possibles but thanks for the great info any way.
I think the spud we were buying would be too fiddly for the industry here so
maybe has never been imported so it's something to look forward to next
trip.

Thankyou all for your generosity and spirit.

CT

"GOW" wrote in message
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Hi all,

We just spent a few weeks on holiday's in the north of Italy and amoungst
other things foody discovered small cigar shaped potatos that were quite
delicious so I am trying to locate the same in Australia if possible.
The tubors were white skinned, around 10 cm long and 4cm thick, quite
twisted and uneven, and they have white to cream coloured flesh that is
more dense and solid than any I have eaten before - very nice indeed.
I am not sure of their variety name but as they were freely available at
the markets and supermarkets they must be a common crop over there.

Does anyone know the name of these little beauties and / or a seed potato
supplier in aus that has unusual varieties and a mail order service?
A long shot I know but the collective knowledge of the group is my best
shot.

Cheers
CT



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