Paul grows his potatoes in tubs; this year he has grown Maris Bard, Red Duke and Charlotte. Yesterday I persuaded him to crop the first tub of Red Duke, the first time he has grown this particular variety.
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Scrubbed and then boiled for just 12 minutes with a sprig of mint they were absolutely delicious. We had them with baked sea trout and peas. Today the leftovers were fried to have with an egg and chorizo salad. It's no wonder I find it difficult to lose weight!
The weather has been warm, sunny and dry but a couple of days ago we had a very heavy downpour of rain. Rick had been playing with Mister Bunny earlier in the day and left him out in the garden. Poor Mr Bunny got very wet and had to be hung out to dry. Rick was not impressed.
Next time Rick gets wet you could hang him out to dry in the identical manner. Same with Paul. Those potatoes look superb.
ReplyDeletePaul's ears aren't big enough to get the pegs on.
DeleteI have to laugh at the look on Rick's face, almost as if he's thinking "how did he get up there".
ReplyDeleteThe potatoes look very tasty. I remember you telling us about the ones Paul grew in a tub last year, and planned to try the same method. Typically, I forgot all about it until I read this. Another senior moment!
He sat there for ages just gazing up at his bunny.
DeleteI will be interested to hear what the Maris Piper are like when it comes to harvest. The commercially grown ones are practically tasteless. I am pleased to hear the red ones illustrated were a success in only 12 minutes of boiling. I boil any potato for minimum of 20 minutes; I like my potatoes to be soft.
ReplyDeleteI usually boil older potatoes for 20 minutes but new ones straight out of the garden don't need long.
DeleteThose potatoes look and sound delicious - my mouth is watering.
ReplyDeleteThey were particularly tasty. Paul is reluctant to crop his potatoes early but I love them when they are young and tender.
DeleteThe picture of the beautiful potatoes makes me want to try to grow some potatoes in my little garden.
ReplyDeleteWe've had a lot of success growing them in tubs. No need to dig them up, just tip the tub upside down and pick out the potatoes.
DeleteI decided not to grow potatoes this year (last year I got too many). Now I am regretting that decision!
ReplyDeleteYou should just grow a couple of tubs for that wonderful baby new potato experience.
DeleteFresh potatoes right out of the growing tub sound delicious. I usually add a good thick slice of butter to the hot potatoes. Who cares about calories... The taste is more important. Rick needs a back-up bunny for times like this. He's a good boy, waiting patiently.
ReplyDeleteWe do have an identical back-up bunny for when this one finally disintegrates.
DeleteThat's a wonderful photo of Rick! I should have grown a couple of rows of spuds myself this year; I had the space. New spuds straight from the ground are a true pleasure.
ReplyDeleteI just can't resist freshly dug new potatoes.
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