Jersey Royals

Are Jersey Royals prone to disease/infestation?

I bought some at the Co-op with the intention of having some for dinner and some for seed, but most of them were pretty disgusting once I got them home and started cutting them up. I don't want to plant them if they'll mostly be wasted. (I'm quite fond of King Edwards too so I won't mind planting something different.)

 

it's generally regarded as virus resistant.
it may have been an old/bad batch you got at the Co-op.
I've had many a jersey royal from waitrose and Marks Expensive and without exception they've been wonderful.
It's been ages since i grew any of my own, so do wait for the gardening gurus to stroll in

 

Hmm. You are at completely the different end of the country to me so i may be wrong but id recon that it is too late to plant tatties now. Id also say that the best way to get seed potatoes is from a seed potato merchant or garden center in April ish. Make sure that what you plant is healthy or you are going to store up problems for the future. If you can chum up a neighbouring farmer all the better. As a rule keep an eye on what the farmers are doing at different times in your area to give you an idea of when to do things.

Ive never had bad Jersey Royals either. I had some last night and they were lovely.

 

Hannah, I really wouldn't try planting new potatos, bought from a supermarket. They have just stopped growing now and need a resting stage.
I agree with Mrs Cloudy, it is a bit too late to plant now, mainly because unless someone can let you have some seed, I dont think you'll find any for sale, could be wrong.
If you like 'new' spuds in the winter try Pink Fir Apple, main crop spud that lasts all the winter, the only ones I bother growing.

[ 13. June 2005, 09:00 PM: Message edited by: pete2255 ]