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
Potato Variety Information
Variety Name: Maris PiperRights Holder | Breeder: PLANT BREEDING INSTITUTECountry of Origin: 
United KingdomYear of of introduction: 1963
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News for this Potato Variety
June 25, 2013
Sainsbury’s supports potato growers through the wettest summer in the UK for 100 years
Sainsbury’s has relaxed the product specification of Scottish potatoes to support farmers through one of the toughest seasons. The run of wet weather this season has left many Scottish farmers with crops of smaller potatoes with increased blemishes.From the archive
February 04, 2013
Fresh Potato Outlook 2013 for Britain: A shopper perspective
2012 was a challenging growing season, with exceptional weather conditions impacting on the GB crop’s size and quality. Shoppers have seen price rises in store and there have been many stories about the cost of food within the media.From the archive
July 12, 2012
Potato growers in Britain face weather-related challenges
Potato growers are facing many weather-related challenges and recent warm, wet weather has led to a massive increase in the number of Smith Periods this year so far, says Potato Council executive and blight specialist Gary Collins.From the archive
February 23, 2012
King Edward potato most recognized potato variety in the UK
Recent findings from YouGov SixthSense reveal that the Kind Edward potato is familiar to 84% of UK adult potato eaters, making it the most recognized potato variety. The Maris Piper (83%) and Jersey Royal (81%) closely follow. Meanwhile, potato variet...From the archive