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Our Potatoes
The Perfect Potato
We cultivate our fields as close to planting as possible, which helps create a fresh seed bed for our tubers to grow, giving them the best chance of becoming a top tattie! Here at Turvelaws we have a silty, clay-loam soil type, which is fantastic for holding moisture and nutrients. Once the stem has emerged and the canopy has presented itself, tuber initiation begins.
This is where we pay particularly attention to ensure there is moisture throughout the potato bed. We aim for our canopy to reach 100% by the longest day of the year on 21st June as this maximises UV absorption.
Sagitta
Grown in
Fenton
Sagitta is a versatile, multi-purpose variety that delivers consistent results under pressure. With a robust plant profile, it offers high, reliable yields and a strong resistance package.
Plant date: Last week of March
Expected harvest date: Start of September
Why we love Sagitta…
Great for Chipping & Roasting
With its early maturity and striking yellow skin, Sagitta shines from harvest through to storage. Known for its consistent frying quality, this slightly mealy potato is perfect for chips and roasties, offering a light-yellow flesh, excellent texture, and long-lasting quality once cooked.
The tuber
- First early crop
- Oval shape
- Bright yellow skin
- Cream-coloured flesh
The plant
- Medium to tall height
- White flower
- Few berries
| Field Name: Fenton | Dry Matter: 20.2% |
Ramos
Grown in
Wild White, Duncan’s Field & The Railway
Quickly becoming known as ‘the farmers potato’ due to its quality, the Ramos is established as our second frier, after the early season Accord, they hold their sugars well in storage, and are best from September until the start of March.
Plant date: Last week of March
Expected harvest date: Start of October
Why we love Ramos…
Great for Chipping
Golden and crispy, the Ramos variety is our go-to for creating the perfect chip. Known for its consistent size and smooth, yellow skin, Ramos potatoes are ideal for producing chips that are not only visually appealing but also deliver on texture and taste. When fried, they achieve a beautiful golden hue with a crisp outer layer that contrasts perfectly with their soft, fluffy interior.
The tuber
- Early maincrop
- Yellow skin colour
- Smooth skin
- Oval-long shape
The plant
- Medium to tall height
- White flower
- Medium berries
| Field Name: Wild White | Dry Matter: 20.2% |
| Field Name: Duncan’s Field | Dry Matter: 21.4% |
| Field Name: The Railway | Dry Matter: 20.6% |
Markies
Grown in
Youngers
Plant date: Last week of March
Expected harvest date: Start of September
Why we love Markies…
Great for Chipping & Roasting
Markies potatoes are a standout variety on our farm, prized for their slightly floury texture that makes them perfect for creating a beautiful chip, especially towards the end of the season. This dual-purpose variety is not only great for frying, but it also excels in roasting and mashing, making it a versatile favorite in both kitchens and chip shops across the North East.
The tuber
- Maincrop
- Creamy skin colour
- Light yellow flesh
- Oval shape
The plant
- Medium height
- White flower
- Absent of berries
| Field Name: Kimmerston |
Dry Matter: 21.5% |
| Field Name: Moor |
Dry Matter: 21.5% |
| Field Name: West Plain |
Dry Matter: 21.5% |