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Gardening: Here are the best potatoes to grow on the Prairies Potato cultivars typically found in Saskatchewan can be organized into one of four categories: white, russet, red or novelty.
Author of the article: Jackie Bantle
Publishing date: Apr 15, 2021 • 7 hours ago • 4 minute read • Potato varieties grown in Saskatchewan at harvest time. Photo by Jackie Bantle /Supplied photo
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“What is the best potato to grow?” is one of the most common questions that I often hear from eager vegetable gardeners.
Prince Albert Daily Herald
By Jackie Bantle
“What is the best potato to grow?” is one of the most common questions that I often hear from eager vegetable gardeners. According to the World Catalogue of Potato Varieties (co-edited by Lukie Pieterse and Uwe Hils), there are at least 4500 cultivated varieties of potatoes in over 100 countries around the world. The best potato for you to grow depends on the end use.
Potato cultivars typically found in Saskatchewan can be organized into one of four categories: white, russet, red or novelty. Red skinned potato varieties are recommended for boiling since their flesh is usually more watery. Russet varieties generally have more solids/tuber and usually become mushy when boiled. Potatoes that are high in solids are preferred for frying as they use less oil. The cooking qualities of white skinned and novelty potatoes are dependent on the variety.