Red Duke of York Seed Potatoes

First early variety

• Red Duke of York is a fast growing potato that produces large, oval, red-skinned tubers with moist yellow flesh of superb flavour.
• 12 weeks from planting to harvest. Chitting is important, see here for more info.
• Height and spread: 60cm.
• The red skin, which retains its colour during cooking, makes it look very attractive.
• The potatoes are regularly oval shaped and if left in the ground to fully mature they can get quite large.
• The eyes are shallow and this makes for easy peeling.
• This variety was introduced to the UK in 1942 and was grown extensively by amateur gardeners towards the end of World War II and after during the very austere post war period.
• Please see our blog for instructions on how to grow Early Potatoes

Spanish Tortilla

- 350g new potatoes
- Olive oil
- A pinch of sweet paprika
- 2 onions, sliced
- 2 garlic cloves, roughly chopped
- 4 eggs, lightly beaten

• Cut the potatoes into same size chunks and cook 'till only just tender. If they are to soft they will fall apart during frying.
• Drain and cool then fry in olive oil 'till a nice golden colour. Add the paprika.
• Slowly saute the onions and garlic then add to the potato mixture. Allow to cool slightly then add the beaten eggs and season to taste.
• Heat a deep 15-20cm frying pan with a good splash of the oil. Pour in the egg mixture - shake the pan from side to side with the handle so it doesn’t stick.
• Reduce the heat to its lowest and cook for 4-5 minutes. Put your finger in the middle and feel how far through the egg is cooked. When it is cooked halfway through, it is ready to turn. Have a large plate ready to tip the tortilla on to. 
• Return the pan to the heat add a little more oil - slide the tortilla back into the pan, raw-side down. Shake from side to side again to make sure it isn’t stuck. Cook for a further 5 minutes. Slide on to a plate and allow to cool.
• Best served at room temperature with a fresh garden salad.
• Good way of using up leftover boiled potatoes.