KERR'S PINK

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Kerr's Pink.
Variety Name: Kerr's PinkRights Holder | Breeder: J. HENRYCountry of Origin: United United KingdomYear of of introduction: 1907
Kerr’s Pink are a traditional maincrop variety. They have a white to pink skin color with cream flesh.

They have a wide range of uses. As Pinks are usually flourier than Rooster, slightly more care is required when cooking and steaming is a less aggressive option to achieve excellent results.

Suitable for a wide range of uses including boiling,steaming, baking,and chipping.

Characteristics

  • Time of maturity: very late
  • Colour of skin: red
  • Colour of base of eyes: red

News for this Potato Variety

Seed potatoes ready for planting
June 04, 2022

Potato growers in Ireland urged to order seed now for 2023 - or take a huge risk

Brexit could lead to a significant shortage of potatoes for Irish consumers by 2023, experts have warned. It makes sense for potato growers to contact seed producers now to organise fresh seed for the 2023 season.
Ireland
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Wholesale fresh produce from the heartland of horticultural production in Ireland.
May 26, 2022

Potatoes from the heartland of horticultural production in Ireland

Situated in the rural landscape of North County Dublin, the heartland of Irish horticultural production, Sam Dennigan and Company UC was founded in 1976 by Samuel Laurence Dennigan who originally began trading in seed and ware potatoes.
Ireland
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Ireland has its first dedicated potato supplier to chippers
October 12, 2021

Ireland has its first dedicated potato supplier to chippers

Meadowfresh Foods in Tallow, Co. Waterford and O'Shea Farms/Iverk Produce, based in Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, have joined forces to become Ireland’s first dedicated fresh chipping potato packer and distributor.
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Norway
September 19, 2012

Potato Yields in Norway lower

In Norway potato yields for 2012 are expected to be lower. The predictions are based on the potato yields from 90 different fields in the 7 most important potato districts in Norway and include a range of varieties. The potato yield predictions for 20...
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