British Queen
Superb flavoured mashing potato originating in Scotland: I first came
across it in Ireland, where it's known as "Queens". It is very
susceptible to blight
but matures quite early; needs constant spraying with bordeaux mixture
in damp years.
The flowers are white with yellow
centres, and the haulms are fairly light.
Dry matter content is
high (about 7) and the texture is light and floury. This is the best
mashing potato I've come across - fluffy, white, very good flavour.
Also steams well,
roasts well, bakes well. Bred by Archibald Findlay. 1894.
Flowers
Tubers
Nigel Deacon / Diversity website
