On 2009-06-17, Martin wrote:
On Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:54:11 +0200, Martin wrote:


My wife has produced her first Duke of York potatoes. They break up when she
boils them. Other than growing them, what is she doing wrong?

Confusing info to say the least
http://www.vegetable-garden-guide.co...tato-seed.html

This is better
http://web.ukonline.co.uk/suttonelms...e-of-york.html
" Best boiled but will disintegrate if over-cooked."

So they are cooked just before they disintegrate.

Hi, sorry I'm a little late.

Steam your potatoes rather than boiling them. Especially if you grow
your own. The flavour stays in the spud rather than being chucked out
with the water, and if you time it right, they will not disintegrate.
Get an electric one, any will do. Start at 5-7 minutes for DOY and work
your way from there.

Seriously, steaming veg otherwise boiled is a taste revalation.

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comp.john