The Potato Book - Softcover

Alan Romans

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0711234000 ISBN 13: 9780711234000

Publisher: Frances Lincoln, 2013

Synopsis

Sharing his overwhelming enthusiasm for the humble spud and a lifetime's experience in the seed potato industry, Alan Romans combines an engaging account of potato growing with an expert guide to potato varieties.

The Potato Book traces the history of the potato from its beginnings in South America to the development of variety breeding. It explains all aspects of growing, from choosing seed potatoes, planting and maintenance, to harvest, storage, and pests and diseases.

An exhaustive and definitive guide to over 150 varieties currently available provides scientifically based assessments of yield, characteristics and disease resistance. In addition there are descriptions of rare (mainly pre-1950 heritage varieties) that are occasionally available. 

About this title

Product Description:

The King Edward potato was originally named 'Fellside Hero' by its Northumbrian grower in 1902, but with Coronation fever in the air a merchant changed the name to associate the variety with the new King. In this comprehensive guide, Alan Romans explains how to plant, maintain, harvest and store potatoes; he explores their history and provides an illustrated reference to over 130 varieties, scoring each for its relative qualities and resistance to disease.

Review:

'This is the ultimate guide to growing potatoes containing everything the grower needs to know.'

Book of the Month: 'A must for keen kitchen gardeners.'

'Growing potatoes? Makes ure you do a bit of research to get to know the difference between starchy disappointment and a gourmet experience... One of the best places to turn is Alan Romans' brilliant Potato Book.'

'His growing advice is second to none.' Bunny Guinness

'Growing potatoes? Makes ure you do a bit of research to get to know the difference between starchy disappointment and a gourmet experience... One of the best places to turn is Alan Romans' brilliant Potato Book.'

Book of the Month: 'A must for keen kitchen gardeners.'

'This is the ultimate guide to growing potatoes containing everything the grower needs to know.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0711234000
• ISBN 13: 9780711234000
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 144