Excellent for baking and French fry production. Pale pink skin and light creamy flesh. The Congo potato has an oval shape and purple skin and flesh, while the Toolangi has dimpled purple skin and white flesh. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), GOLD COIN  An early variety of the Carman class, with yellowish white skin and white blossoms and oval tubers. They’re more on the dry side, making them great for salads! (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), SNOWFLAKE  A late variety with long round shaped tubers, white skin and pale purple flowers; heavy cropper. Long, tubular and bumpy. Commercially available. A pink and white blotched variety, kidney shaped tubers; a good cropper, good quality; purple flowers, mid season maturing. Floury potatoes work best here: nicola, desiree, pink eye, russet Burbank Idaho and toolangi delight are all great varieties. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), FACTORS   Flat oval tubers, white skin, purple flowers; late maturing; resembles Up To Dates. Good for boiling, baking or frying. This is a fungal disease transmitted on tubers or in dirt. If the smallest tubers are saved each season (being least suited for cooking) then soon you will have plants producing mostly small tubers. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), CORONATION  A fair cropping variety, purple blotched with white; round to flat oval tubers, late maturing; flowers white; good carrier; a sport by bud variation of Breese's Prolific. Toolangi Delight With a pure white flesh and a creamy texture they are a very good general purpose spud. If you've put your hand up, don't worry.  You're not alone; for a simple vegetable, potatoes can be a tricky business. “The purple potato is slightly higher in fibre than white potatoes and it contains antioxidants,” Maston tells SBS. Growing Area: QLD - Atherton Tableland, Fassifern Valley, Giru, Kalbar, Lockyer Valley. Same as Delaware. Desiree potatoes have a pink/red coloured skin and a creamy yellow inside.Â. Shallow eyes. Use old, all-purpose, floury potatoes. Plants are tall, vigorous and upright with red-purple flowers with white tips. It is recommended that potato peelings not be put on the garden in areas that it is intended to grow potatoes at anytime in the future. PRESIDENT  A late round oval variety, white skin, reddish heliotrope flowers, pale yellow flesh, good cropper. CATRIONA  A mid-season kidney shape, purple flowered yellow splashed with blue skin and yellow fleshed variety; good cropper. (VDA publication, undated) Originated from the U.S.A. and thought to have been released about 1881, probably under the name of Adirondak. Country of origin thought to be Germany. Kipfler: These elongated potatoes have a yellow flesh and skin, and are small-medium in size. Purple skin, white flesh. A round variety, red skin, white flesh. In January 2010 AuSPICA took over the operation of the minituber seed production facility, now known as Toolangi Elite. Spread and mix in rotted manure or organic compost in the bottom of the trench before planting. (VDA publication, undated)  Whereabouts unknown, ROYAL JERSEY KIDNEY  A second early variety, very prolific, flat oval, white skin; white flowers rarely open, but drop in the bud stage; good cropper, up to 40 tubers per plant. Next time you are shopping for potato… First of all, a good mixture of starch and sugars skin. They are usually sweeter, but more prone to bruising and skinning, so do not keep well. - VDA - publication, undated). Heat 3 tbsp of extra virgin olive oil in a large pot over a medium flame. Roughly mash the potatoes with a masher or fork. In the trench, place a seed potato piece, cut side down, every 12 to KING GEORGE  A white skinned second early variety, white flowers, blunt cylindrical shaped tubers. Use these little guys for mashing and baking. VERMONT  A mid season variety, kidney shape, pink skin and white flowers. They’re also the preferred choice for jacket potatoes. Food Lovers' Direct will pause operations until further notice on Friday 14th May 2021. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), EXCELSIOR  A large variety, pink skin, deep colour in the eyes, round shape, dark purple flowers; a good export variety; late maturing. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), VIOLETTE (Vitelotte, possibly Purple Congo)  Purple skinned, purple fleshed, yam shaped oddity. Colour is retained when cooked, making great looking chips and potato salad. Brownell's are noted for their resistance to bruising which helps explain the high tonnages shipped to the Sydney market, particularly  during the '30's and 40's. Potatoes are prone to take up chemical residues, particularly cadmium. Dirty potatoes can be stored for up to two months. (N), WHITE ROSE  An early variety, round shaped, white skin, white flesh and white flowers and good quality; not distinct from Early Carman. About 1906 a russetted mutant was found, named Russett Burbank. VIOLETTE (Vitelotte, possibly Purple Congo), Photo Gallery: Petty's Orchard August 2014. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), GREAT SCOT  A round white mid season variety; White flowers; fair cropper. Light yellow skin and flesh. (TDA). A good all-rounder. (VDA publication, undated) (Un), EPICURE  A first early variety, white flowers, white skin with often a purple blush at the crown, and always some pigment at the heel of young tubers; a good cropper, round tubers, deep eyes. Don’t use these guys for salads though; they have a tendency to split and break when cooking.Â, Desiree:  Known as the perfect all-rounder, these potatoes can be roasted, sliced into chips or wedges, used in salads and even mashed! New potatoes are those harvested before the skin has set. Popular all-purpose potatoes include the Yukon Gold potatoes, Desiree potatoes, and Sebago potatoes. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), ARRAN CHIEF  White skin, white flowers, tubers round shape with shallow eyes; late maturing, suitable for main crop; heavy cropper and good table quality. Dark purple flesh with light purple flecks. Varieties like Desiree and Toolangi Delight seem to work best here in Australia. Golden Delight: An oval, all-rounder potato with yellow smooth skin and cream flesh. It is a small cylindrical waxy potato with unusual purple-black, shiny skin and purple flesh. CARMAN LATE (No3) A good cropping mid-season ripener, white skin and blossoms, long oval shape; a sport by bud variation of Early Carman. Origin - USA. Great for baking, good for boiling, mashing. Join the Market Table and be kept up to date with the latest Market news. Approx 1996, 4. RED CRAIG ROYAL Origin - Scotland. Commercially available. Robbie, on the other hand, prefers the Otway Red for both mash and roasting. Who's ever googled 'what potatoes are best in stew' or 'what potatoes roast the best' or even 'what are the best potatoes for mashing'? Best roasted or boiled. (TDA)   (N), BRITISH QUEEN  A second early variety, white skin and flowers; kidney shape tubers with blunted ends, good cropper, good quality. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), RUSSETT BURBANK   An American cultivar that is reputed to have come from one of a number of seedlings of the Early Rose Cultivar growing in the garden of Luther Burbank, the noted American Horticulturists. Light yellow skin and flesh. Purple Congo: The skin and flesh on the Purple Congo potato is a very dark purple colour. He was growing two crops a year without irrigation. Though slightly waxy, Desiree potatoes are creamy enough to be used in mash. Good for chipping, sliced dishes and baking. SHARPES EXPRESS  An early maturing variety; kidney shape, white skin and white flowers. (VDA publication, undated). They’re also fantastic for chips and are the go-to potato for gnocchi!Â. PURPLE CONGO  (A) Origin - South America. BROWNELL'S BEAUTY  (Brownell's)  A late variety, fair cropper; suitable for export; round shape, brownish red skin; dark purple. Tuesday 7am - 5pmThursday 7am - 5pmFriday 7am - 5pmSaturday 7am - 5pmSunday 10am - 3pm, © Prahran Market PONTIAC   (A) PROLIFIC  (or BREESE'S PROLIFIC)  Origin - USA. Maris Piper Fluffy *These are the varieties youâ ll most commonly find in your supermarket. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un). Excellent for boiling as a "new" potato and is suitable for chipping when mature. The purple Congo potato and Toolangi Delight are both grown in Australia and are suitable for mashing. Commercially available but rare. Potatoes. (VDA publication, undated)  Whereabouts unknown, SKERICK  Came in from Ireland about 50 years ago. Commercially available. Developed at Toolangi Potato Research Station, Victoria. Do not take any of the side routes. A true all-rounder. (VDA publication, undated)  Whereabouts unknown, ARRAN CREST  A round white, early variety, white flowers, rarely blooms. Good mashed or in their jackets in oven. (Victorian bred, a cross between Ruby Red and New Zealand Pink Eye). If you Origin - USA. References- 1. Other popular all-rounder varieties are Kennebec, Otway Red, Pontiac, Red Rascal, Royal Blue, Sebago, Spunta and Toolangi Delight How to Choose good quality potatoes When you buy potatoes, hold them in your hand to check whether they are firm and heavy. All plants that reproduce from tuber, root suckers, runners, bulbs or similar tend to mutate. (VDA publication, undated)  Whereabouts unknown, NEW ZEALAND PINK EYE  An early variety, round shaped tubers with deep eyes, skin white with pink eyes, purple flowers. Suitable for all culinary purposes. PINK EYE Origin - Australia. TOOLANGI DELIGHT. Peel and dice a kilo of sebago, spunta or toolangi delight, cutting them about 3cm square. (TDA) (N), BISMARK  An early variety, white skin with purple eyes. To cook, try boiling or microwaving them with their skins on to keep all the goodness in and serve alongside your favourite meat!  Try this simple, yet tasty gnocchi recipe. Best for mashing or baking. Online orders for this date will cease at 3.59 pm on Thursday 13th May 2021. (VDA publication, undated) (Un), KIPFLER  Originated in Austria. Commercially available. There is a problem with a disease called "Common Scab" amongst many of the potatoes grown by home gardeners. (Victorian Bred). Produces an abundance of tubers varying from pea size to banana size. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un). Potatoes are highly nutritious. Best boiled. Excellent for boiling but baking quality inferior. (VDA publication, undated)  Whereabouts unknown, ADIRONDAK  A red-skinned variety with pale purple flowers, round shape, mid season; fair cropper and quality. STATE OF MAINE  A first early kidney type, white skinned variety, white flowers; a good cropper and good quality. They probably originated in South America, where thousands of varieties of potato are grown today. The threat of Common Scab on newly obtained tubers can be eliminated by growing the tubers in pots till the shoots are well above the ground. Remove from pan and place on serving plate. Round reddish-skinned potato with white flesh. Wholesalers from Victorian Vegetable Wholesale market. (VDA publication, undated)(Un), MAY QUEEN  A first early variety suitable for market gardeners, white skinned tubers, kidney shape and pale purple flowers. Table sized tubers of this variety have been dug 40 days from date of planting. NICOLA Dutch origin. The tubers are susceptible to hollow heart under certain conditions, second growth, cracking and powdery scab, but only moderately susceptible to other potato diseases. Yukon Gold Potatoes Regular price $4.80 View Price per kilo Sunset Pearl Potatoes Sold Out View Price per kilo Toolangi Delight Potatoes Regular price $4.80 View Footer Menu Search Recipes Use these little guys for mashing and baking. Commercially available. Toolangi Delight, a purple skinned and white flesh potato is fantastic roasted. Not well suited to mashing. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), SUSSEXRED  A late rough round, red skinned variety with deep eyes, and purple flowers; a good cropper and good export variety, poor quality. Unusual yam shaped (long and skinny with pointed ends) potato that is excellent for early plantings. A photostat of an undated copy of "Potato growing in Victoria", though undated it is believed to be quite old as it refers to cultivation by horse and plough. Round, cream skin with pink eyes. References- 1. Golden Delight New Potato Baby freshly picked potatoes. Needs a long season and good conditions to produce reasonable tubers. (N), WARRIOR  A late variety, Up To Date type, long oval tubers, purple flowers; a good cropper. (N), LATE MANISTEE  A sport by bud variation from Early Manistee; pink skinned, flat oval tubers, good cropper, good quality, white flowers, mid season ripener. Quite dry when cooked. They’re great for potato salads and have a yummy chestnut flavour, plus they can also be used as a garnish because of the vibrant colour – the kids will love them! Medium to late maturing variety with brownish-pink tubers with deep eyes and white flesh. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), CLARK MAIN CROP or LANGWORTHY  A fine quality late late variety, flat oval shape, white skin, good cropper; purple flowers. Toolangi Delight: These potatoes are developed at the Toolangi Potato Research Station and have a purple skin with pure white flesh. Oblong potato with white skin and flesh. The following list of potatoes has been prepared as a reference for the varieties that are known to have been grown in south-eastern Australia at some time in the past. BLACK PRINCE  Deep purple blossom and tubers, kidney shape, late maturing. However, it is closely – and I mean closely – followed by Lustre. Best for boiling/mashing. Preheat the oven to 200°C or 180°C fan-forced. Mis-shapen tubers tend to be produced if soil moisture fluctuates during the growing season. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), MANHATTEN  Mid season; tubers blotched purple and white, flat round, good cropper, fair quality; suitable for export, flowers pale purple. (VDA publication, undated) Commercially available. Potatoes are nutrient dense. (N)  (A). They’re also fantastic for chips and are the go-to They’re also a good source of fibre, potassium and vitamin C.  Try this delicious potato salad with tarragon recipe, horseradish and capers by Tobie Puttock. Take this track (Weasel Creek Road) & go left. (VDA publication, undated) (Un), GREEN MOUNTAIN  An early variety of the Carman class, white skinned tubers, flat round shape and white flowers. Toolangi Delight (‘New’ potatoes) Yukon gold When to use: All Purpose Potatoes are particularly useful for roasting, pan frying, stewing and are good in soups or gratins such as Potato Dauphinoise. To check out the range of potatoes available on Food Lovers' Direct, click here (varieties will change depending on availability). But we’ll give you a leg up: get yourself a healthy helping of Toolangi Delights and see if you can borrow her gnocchi recipe. A local contender for best potatoes for potato salad in Australia is locally-developed Toolangi Delight. Though slightly waxy, Desiree potatoes are creamy enough to be used in mash. PLUNKETT  A blue skinned, rough round late maturing variety; purple flowers, good cropper, fair quality; a good export variety. They’re also fantastic for chips and are the go-to long oval shape, purple flowers; a good cropper, and quality. Non-organically grown potatoes often have pre-emergent herbicides, fumigants, insecticides,  and soluble chemical fertilisers added to the soil. Long storage life. Walk about 100m towards Toolangi on the main road until reaching a logging track to your right. The public collection is described as a ‘genetic resource for the industry’, as around 50 percent of the public varieties are not commercially used and includes older varieties older varieties such as Toolangi Delight. Heat oil in non-stick pan and cook potato cakes for a few minutes until golden on each side. Flowers purple. . Ones still being grown have the name of someone who may be able to supply tubers of that variety. An attractive strain was isolated in 1928 which was known as Silverskin Bismark. Russet Burbank: This is the potato you use for chips and baking jackets! Kennebec: A popular all-rounder bred in the US in the 1940s, it produces large, shallow-eyed potatoes If a group of people are interested in preserving a number of the few remaining heritage varieties that we have left, then it would be better if people grew a lesser number of varieties and a greater number of each variety. Sebago or ‘brushed’ potatoes: High in starch and low in sugar and moisture, Sebago potatoes are great for roasting, frying and mashing. Mid season all-purpose type with oval to long tubers, having a smooth pale yellow skin, shallow eyes and pale yellow flesh. A photostat of an undated copy of "Potato growing in Victoria", though undated it is believed to be quite old as it refers to cultivation by horse and plough. Keep their skin on or peel it off, chats are great eaten either way. Suitable for French fries, mashing and roasting. It's best mashed, roasted or fried (POH). Developed at Toolangi Potato Research Station, Victoria. TOOLANGI DELIGHT: A potato developed in Australia. Toolangi Delight (VDA publication, undated)  (Un). This Australian spud is Medium-large, oval tubers. The trick is to keep your work light – do not overwork the dough – and your gnocchi will be light too. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), CARMAN LATE (No3) A good cropping mid-season ripener, white skin and blossoms, long oval shape; a sport by bud variation of Early Carman. Good for boiling, baking or frying. EARLIEST OF ALL  Kidney type, white skin, white flowers, very scarce; heavy cropper and fine quality; a remarkably fast tubering variety; on account of its exceptional all round merit, this variety is fast coming into favour amongst growers. They also have a purple skin with a golden flesh, which means they look great dressed in salad too. This is only necessary in the first year, from then on the variety can be grown in the normal way. Brushed – Brushed potatoes are sold unwashed and are mainly the Coliban and Sequoia varieties. (VDA publication, undated) (Un), MANISTEE  An early variety with pale pink tubers, good quality, fair cropper. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), BROWNS RIVER   An old standard variety of which there are now few good samples available; flat-oval shape, purple flowers, purple skin; late maturing. The most common white potato in greengrocers. Origin - USA. CARMAN EARLY (No1)  One of the most popular varieties grown; white skin and white blossom; flat oval shape, good quality; a standard early variety. (VDA publication, undated)  Whereabouts unknown, LATE HEBRON or ORR'S WONDER  A sport by bud variation from Beauty of Hebron; blotched pink and white skin, white flowers, long oval tubers, good cropper, good quality. He had trialed 77 varieties of potato and the one he thought best was White Elephant. Another option is the Australian Toolangi Delight, a purple-skinned potato that can be used for mashing and frying. 2.Agdex 262-30 Tasmanian potato cultivars (Tas. Potatoes. KERRS PINK  A round shape, mid season variety with pink skin and white flowers. Thank you for your support. It can be hard to know how old a potato is, but rest assured that it is no problem to (VDA publication, undated) (Un), WELLINGTON  A late variety, blue skin and purple flowers, oval shape tubers; good quality and good cropper; a cross between Brown River and New Zealand Pink Eye. Very restricted distribution. Leaflet from G. & B. Dobson, Acheron Valley Farms, Alexandra, Vic. Banana shaped, Pink skin with yellow waxy flesh. If potatoes are continually reproduced from tubers without some selection process, they will be expected to degenerate over time. (VDA publication, undated) (EGOAA) (N). Potatoes are best grown in rows. Spunta Toolangi Delight ( â Newâ potatoes ) Yukon gold 20ml tablespoon and 250ml measuring cup all. Potatoes grow quickly, they are nutritious and can be grown in small areas, even in cities. Good for potato salad, roasting & baking, gratin dishes & roesti. (TDA)     (N). Purple/brown skin and purple flesh. (VDA publication, undated) (Un), SCOTTISH TRIUMPTH  A flat round variety of the Up To Date type, tubers white, purple flowers; late maturing. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), WHITE ELEPHANT  In 1890 the Gippsland Times of Sale did an article on the farming operations of Michael Landy of Briagolong. Take slightly longer to cook than other varieties. Good for boiling or roasting. Flavour - quite buttery and slightly sweet. Toolangi Delight: These potatoes are developed at the Toolangi Potato Research Station and have a purple skin with pure white flesh. Also good for making gnocchi. They probably originated in South America, where thousands of varieties of potato are grown today. PEACH BLOOM   A late variety, red skin, flat oval shape, dark purple flowers. (VDA publication, undated) Introduced to Tasmania about 1880 at which time it was known as Prince Bismark. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), ASH LEAF KIDNEY  A first early, good cropper, kidney shape, white skin; flowers white centre, edged with blue; oldest variety still in cultivation. White Elephant seems to be suited to growing without irrigation. Avoid buying green, cut or bruised potatoes. (VDA publication, undated). Good for mashing, baking, and making chips. 1997, ARRAN BANNER  A mid season, round shaped variety, white skin and flowers. Susceptible to powdery scab. These may translocate into the plant. Floury potatoes have more starch and are good for baking, mashing, roasting and making chips. Doused in herbs Diet, but Over time it became known simply as Bismark. Other recommendations I have read for types of potatoes to use for gnocchi include: Toolangi Delight, Otway Red, and Nicola. Creamy yellow flesh and skin. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), SUTTON'S ABUNDANCE   A fine mid-season or maincrop potato; flat round in shape, white skin and flowers. All plants that reproduce from tuber, root suckers, runners, bulbs or similar tend to mutate. In Japan we used Hokkaido potatoes. TOOLANGI DELIGHT. SEBAGO Origin USA. (VDA publication, undated) (Un), FIELD MARSHAL  An Up To Date type with russetted skin; purple flowers, and yellow flesh; late maturing. 3. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), BEAUTY OF HEBRON  An early variety, good cropper and quality, skin white with purple blotches, kidney shape, white flowers. Irregular long oval shaped tuber with very distinctive dark purple colour. Originally from Holland. The British Potato Council uses a scale to rate potatoes from one to 10, with waxier potatoes … Russet Burbanks are round with brownish skin and white flesh and are super easy to work with.Â, Toolangi Delight: These potatoes are developed at the Toolangi Potato Research Station and have a purple skin with pure white flesh. Royal Blue Moon: With a smooth and creamy texture, Royal Blue Moons are perfect for boiling, mashing or cooking in the oven. Leaflet from Organic Wholesalers P/L Box 37, 542 Footscray Rd, Footscray. (N). Oval potatoes with deep pink skin and creamy white flesh. Golden Delight Otway Red Pontiac Red Rascal Royal Blue Sebago Spunta Toolangi Delight (‘New’ potatoes) Yukon gold When to use: All Purpose Potatoes are particularly useful for roasting, pan frying, stewing and are good in. At the top you will be opposite the "Potato" farm. Nutty flavour when baked. Plants are tall, vigorous and upright with red-purple flowers with white tips. Commercially available. This all-rounder has deep dimples and white flesh and is great mashed, baked, fried and excellent for gnocchi. Do not peel your potatoes before you boil them. Dispose of the soil used to start the potato. Dept. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), ARRAN VICTORY   A blue skinned variety, round shape, white flowers, mid season maturing. Best for boiling/mashing. Commercially available. Chat: Also called ‘Baby Potatoes’, Chat potatoes have a floury texture, making them great for steaming, boiling, baking and for using in salads. RED SMOOTH   A coarse yellow-fleshed variety, deep eyes, late maturing, good carrier. Commercially available. Not to Norfolk Island, SA, TAS or WA Heirloom potato bred before 1895, easily the hardiest potato we have ever grown. Firm, waxy texture - excellent for steaming or boiling. They contain complex carbohydrates, Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, niacin and thiamine. Commercially available. New Potato Toolangi Very yellow flesh and skin. Best roasted or boiled. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), RUBY RED  A rough round red skinned variety, deep eyes, late maturing, good cropper; purple flowers; good export variety, fair quality. (N) (A). Chipping quality is satisfactory, but deteriorates later in the season. This all-rounder has deep dimples and white flesh and is great mashed, baked, fried and excellent for gnocchi. Great for all uses. Plant is of medium height, open and erect with leaves a dull green in colour. ‘NEW’ POTATOES: These potatoes are ‘baby’ freshly harvested potatoes, (desiree and toolangi delight are the best I’ve found for gnocchi) 300g 00 flour, plus extra if needed 1 egg Method Peel the potatoes, and chop them into cubes. These Aussie born potatoes are certainly your best shot at knockin’ Nonna’s gnocchi socks off. There is a problem with a disease called "Common Scab" amongst many of the potatoes grown by home gardeners. Use these little guys for mashing and baking. KING EDWARD  Origin - England. Add the potatoes, as well as 4 pureed, fresh or canned roma And to help out, we've rounded up some very helpful tips to make sure you never choose the wrong potatoes again. Use them for mashing, steaming, boiling and microwaving, but not roasting due to their dryer texture. Produces an abundance of varying shaped, varying sized, good flavoured tubers. Purple skin and pure white flesh. Dirty potatoes can be stored for up to two months  if kept in a cool dry place. (VDA publication, undated)   (Un). Toolangi Delight Potatoes Regular price $4.80 View Price per kilo Wilwash Potatoes Regular price $4.20 View Price per kilo Yukon Gold Potatoes Regular price $4.80 View ← 1 2 Footer Menu Search Recipes News! The purple skin Keep the skin on, and Fast becoming a popular fresh market potato. Smooth white skinned and white fleshed. Ag. Climb for about one hour to the top of the ridge. Space rows about 3 feet apart. Form into flat potato cakes and lightly dust with flour. Also good for making gnocchi. Good for mashing, baking, and making chips. Since 1995 AuSPICA, as an incorporated association, has worked with a consortium of National potato industry stakeholders to the benefit of members and the Australian potato industry. Older potatoes are better as they have less moisture in them. Kestrel: Kestrel potatoes are best known for their unique purple blush. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), MINATO (or Black Manhatten)  A late variety; purple skin and flowers; heavy cropper, flesh white streaked with purple; good quality; a good export variety. Each season save tubers from your best plants for the following season and to give away as seed potatoes or swaps. Not a good baking type. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), KATAHDIN  Good flavoured, old fashioned potato variety. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), EARLY NORTHER  An early variety with oval shaped, pink-skinned tubers, white flowers, probably selected from Vermonts. Creamy texture but firm. (Vic.Dept. - TDA). Potatoes are prone to take up chemical residues, particularly cadmium. Best boiled. PATRONE  (A) Origin - Holland. Commercially available. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un). PINK FIR APPLE Origin - Holland. Season with salt and pepper to taste. (VDA publication, undated)  (Un), PURPLE BISMARK  Cylindrical, with a banana type bend and round ends (semi yam shape), purple skin and white flesh. They contain complex carbohydrates, Vitamin C, potassium, magnesium, niacin and thiamine. In 1990, most potatoes were grown and consumed in … Perfect for frying, roasting,  mashing and boiling, Kestrels are a very versatile with a subtle sweet taste. Wholesale growers who distribute to greengrocers in Melbourne. New potatoes are those harvested before the skin has set. I adore potato gnocchi but was scared to make it myself in-case they ended up like little rubber bullets. SPUNTA. They have relatively few white flowers. Toolangi Elite maintains a tissue culture collection on its Toolangi site consisting of around 430 public and private potato varieties.