Speciality Potatoes

Speciality potatoes bring something different to the kitchen garden: unusual colours, heritage flavours and textures you’ll rarely find on a supermarket shelf. From purple and red-fleshed varieties to knobbly heirlooms prized by chefs, this collection is for gardeners who want their harvest to be as interesting on the plate as it is rewarding to grow.

Many of these varieties have a story behind them, whether as old favourites kept alive by enthusiasts or newer introductions bred for colour and taste. Chit your seed potatoes in a cool, bright spot from late winter, then plant out from March to April once the worst frosts have passed. Earth up as the shoots develop and water well in dry weather. Cropping times vary by variety, so check each listing for whether it’s an early or maincrop type and plan your harvest accordingly.