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Bitter new potatoes
SleepySheepy
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in Fruit & veg
Does anyone know why our new potatoes (Arran Pilot) had a bitter aftertaste?
Checking on the internet, answers ranged from insufficient water during growing (unlikely in our case) to cooking for far too long and not long enough - so not entirely helpful. They definitely were not green either. We are about to harvest the next lot and would really appreciate any thoughts.
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Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I've found taste has more to do with soil type than variety. I recommend growing a few of several types each year until you find varieties which suit your palate when grown in your particular soil. A bit of a hassle but worth it in the long run.
I agree with Bob, well manured garden soil to start them, earth up to the top of the Haums on a regular basis, keeping them well earthed up should keep them sweet.
Leave the skins on and cook with a sprig of fresh mint for fifteen minutes then add a knob of butter, who needs anything else with them?
Frank.