The Maris Piper has a golden skin and creamy white flesh with a fluffy texture. This makes it a versatile all rounder, great for chips and roast potatoes, but also good for mash and wedges.
Maris Piper is the most widely grown potato variety in the United Kingdom
MARIS PIPER
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May 21, 2026
Co-op introduces seasonal British potato variety packs across stores
Co-op has introduced new 'best of season' potato packs across its stores, becoming the first United Kingdom convenience retailer to adopt a seasonal variety approach designed to support British potato growers and maintain year-round domestic supply.
February 08, 2026
Future of Maris Piper under the spotlight during GB Potatoes industry debate
'Maris Piper has had its day; or has it?' That was the provocative title of a GB Potatoes debate at the British Potato Industry Event, where industry leaders discussed whether the long-standing variety still has a place in modern potato production.
September 23, 2025
Syngenta Biostimulants Boost Potato Yields and Stress Resilience at Potatoes in Practice
Biostimulant strategies can help potato crops better cope with field stress conditions, as well as enhance tuber numbers and proportion of marketable crop, according to results of plots at Potatoes in Practice Open Day at the James Hutton Institute.
April 14, 2025
Potato Trials day draws widespread industry interest
The 2025 Hutchinsons Potato Trials Results Day at Worth Farms, Lincolnshire, showcased key field trials and research to help tackle major potato industry challenges, including PCN, herbicide safety, wireworm, catch crops, blight, and Alternaria. Sponsored Content
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