Jersey Royals

[earthakitten]

Does anyone know where I can buy seed potatoes for J Royals apart from online. My local Co-op Superstore used to sell small bags but they say they have sold out. I always seem to just miss out. Any help appreciated.
I live in Northamptonshre, if that helps.

Many thanks
EK xx

[jake-the-peg]

They're called "international kidney"

They're only Jersey Royals when grown on Jersey.

Otherwise same potato.

Most Garden centres will stock them

[earthakitten]

Thankyou very much. Have seen them in shops but didn't realise what they were. Will go tomorrow. EK xx

[shylock73]

Jersey pots no longer taste as they used to because farmers in Jersy are not allowed to grow them with seaweed compost as they used to

[jake-the-peg]

That sounds like it might be a "Euro-myth" to me Shylock.

This application by Defra for protected name status for Jersey Royals claims "Seaweed is extensively used as a fertiliser, this enhances the flavour of the potatoes"

Dated 2007

http://www.defra.gov.uk/foodrin/foodname/pfn/p roducts/registered/jersey_p.htm

[Quoi]

Depends where you are in northampton but I use Youngs - tel [phone] - they are a small caring garden centre in Blisworth - Ring & check before you set out.

[shylock73]

Well thats good news jake-the peg. I have viewed you web-site. Thanks for enlighting me.