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... potato expert Alan Romans communicates his enthusiasm and knowledge in an irresistible way
(Daily Telegraph )Alan Romans, whose efforts have advanced the noble, nutritious and historic potato a step further, deserves a few laurels of his own.
(Irish Times )If you love spuds don't miss this new book.
(Garden News )A fascinating read covering the history of potatoes as well as practical advice and a guide to 150 varieties.
(Gardens Monthly )Organic Gardening, January 2006
'the definite potato sourcebook'
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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Every vegetable is available in a number of different varieties. But which varieties to choose? In the case of most veg, choosing is fairly simple and is fun; it usually takes a couple of evenings going through the seed catalogues when preparing next season's seed order. But potatoes are special. Knowing - really knowing - about the different varieties available, along with their strengths and weaknesses, is necessary, fascinating, fun, rewarding and strangely addictive. And of course this reseach really pays off come harvest time. The best way to learn about potatoes - the varieties available, their characteristics, the difference between 1st earlies, 2nd earlies, maincrop, the growing techniques, etc. - is to read this invaluable book. It is a greatly expanded and updated version of Romans's legendary "Guide to Seed Potato Varieties" booklet. (This precious, slim, green volume lives by my bedside. We used it this year to choose the potatoes being offered to members of our Allotment Society.) In comparison with the booklet you have updated and enlarged information, a larger number of potato varieties covered, a greatly expanded History section, a lot more information on Microplants, and so on - but best of all there are photographs! Yes, lovely colour photographs of all the varieties featured.
Perhaps most important is the information about different varieties' susceptibility/resistance to various pests and diseases. Whereas most peoples' current concern is with blight, I find that slug damage is a much bigger problem. I need to grow varieties that have high slug resistance (as well as the other characteristics I'm looking for); this book tells me which they are.
In short: if you want to grow spuds, get this lovely book by a top British expert and read up on the varieties before putting in next year's order.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This is a fascinating book. However unless you grow spuds then, apart from knowledge being its own reward, I doubt it would be of much interest. But be inspired! The author explains clearly and authoratitively everything you need to know to grow potatoes successfully. It certainly taught me a few things. The book defines spud terminology such as second earlies, chitting and second cropping and also provides a history of our favourite vegetable. Alan Romans certainly knows his onions.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book remains the definitive guide to everything potato. History, pests & diseases, cultivation and an extensive, though sadly not comprehensive, guide to available varities.
I sincerely hope Mr Romans is planning an updated version.
I sincerely hope Mr Romans is planning an updated version.
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Potatoes are fun
This book is clearly written with both authority and enthusiasm.
Strangely fascinating to read about this much loved but little understood tuber.
Strangely fascinating to read about this much loved but little understood tuber.
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A refreshing approach to the humble spud - if you are a bit of a potato geek then this is for you! Good descriptions about the myriad of potato varieties allow you to choose the... Read more
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