Jersey Royals

Jersey Royals used to have such a definite and individual taste but for the last few years I've found them completely tasteless. Had 3/4 lots this year from different stores but no different to any old potato.

The potato variety used to grow Jersey Royals are International Kidney. So far I haven't found any to buy but will definitely be looking out for them again next year to grow in our allotment. Will also see if I can find a seaweed extract to enhance the flavour as I believe Jersey use actual seaweed in their potato production.

I grow my own kind of. I cut and plant small pieces of potatoes that have started to sprout and pick them early so they're still small

I was told the flavour is not the same as farmers are not allowed to fertilise them with seaweed any more. I no longer buy them as they don't taste like they used to.

I can’t find real jerseys, Tesco ones I’ve bought in plastic been horrible and nothing like original..ridiculous not being able to get a decent jersey.. Bring back the greengrocers

Oreo

pably15

we used to love them, but over the years they just don't seem to taste the same...maybe it's my taste buds ,

I think it could well be our taste buds that we lose as we age😣
Friends always say how good my new potatoes are, I use plenty of salt to cook them in, with a sprig of mint in the water and cook for 50 mins at least on a rolling boil.Then add butter and chopped chives.All these things give tasteless potatoes some real taste.

50 minutes???*. Aren’t they boiled to a mush?

Nope 😂
They hold their shape but nice and soft inside and delicious.

Of course some people may prefer their new potatoes slightly hard, but we don’t here.

Actually forgot to say, we don’t ever peel or scrape new potatoes just give them a good scrub with a potato bristle brush, remove any obvious flaws before cooking them.

Last year my local Co-op sold Jersey Gold potatoes which were really flavoursome. I haven't seen any this year.