JohnGalway 1,043 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Desiree spuds, planted I think first week of May. Opinel no. 7 for scale. Wedges I made from Desiree I dug up yesterday, not the ones above, same variety though. Think an extra ten minutes in the oven wouldn't have hurt, they were tasty though! 3 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tegater 789 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 You've made me hungry now!! lol 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Cut up yer spuds into wedges, put into a bowl, drizzle olive oil over them, add ground paprika (lots), fresh ground black pepper (lots), sea salt and mix up well to coat them. I covered an oven shelf with tin foil, put them on, stuck it in the middle at gas mark 6 for 45+ minutes. They will need longer if they're big, keep an eye on them. Add a couple of branches of rosemary on top of them if you have it. Really happy with the yield I am getting from Desiree. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tegater 789 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 On 14/08/2012 at 21:10, JohnGalway said: Cut up yer spuds into wedges, put into a bowl, drizzle olive oil over them, add ground paprika (lots), fresh ground black pepper (lots), sea salt and mix up well to coat them. I covered an oven shelf with tin foil, put them on, stuck it in the middle at gas mark 6 for 45+ minutes. They will need longer if they're big, keep an eye on them. Add a couple of branches of rosemary on top of them if you have it. Really happy with the yield I am getting from Desiree. Yes I have plenty of rosemary, and always use it with my traditional roast spuds. I have not used paprika though so will have to try it! 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 I think that's what makes them spicy, but don't quote me, using a recipe I got off the Bord Bia site. That's my third time making them now, first time I peeled them, last two times I didn't. Starting to think the early spuds I grew were a waste of space when I see how much maincrop I get. Everyone is complaining of blight this year but I sprayed like a demon Don't see the point in going to all that work to see them rot in the end. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malt 379 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Can't beat desiree for mash IMO! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tegater 789 Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 On 14/08/2012 at 21:47, JohnGalway said: I think that's what makes them spicy, but don't quote me, using a recipe I got off the Bord Bia site. That's my third time making them now, first time I peeled them, last two times I didn't. Starting to think the early spuds I grew were a waste of space when I see how much maincrop I get. Everyone is complaining of blight this year but I sprayed like a demon Don't see the point in going to all that work to see them rot in the end. I only ever really grow earlies, usually in polypots, but would love to have the room to grow some of the later varieties in the soil. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest bullterrier Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 well done john they do look tasty john 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted August 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 On 14/08/2012 at 21:48, Malt said: Can't beat desiree for mash IMO! Kerrygold butter for the win On 14/08/2012 at 21:50, tegater said: On 14/08/2012 at 21:47, JohnGalway said: I think that's what makes them spicy, but don't quote me, using a recipe I got off the Bord Bia site. That's my third time making them now, first time I peeled them, last two times I didn't. Starting to think the early spuds I grew were a waste of space when I see how much maincrop I get. Everyone is complaining of blight this year but I sprayed like a demon Don't see the point in going to all that work to see them rot in the end. I only ever really grow earlies, usually in polypots, but would love to have the room to grow some of the later varieties in the soil. Yeah, space is an issue for some, I'm lucky enough to have that other problem, too much space! On 14/08/2012 at 22:02, bullterrier said: well done john they do look tasty john They were well worth the work John, I am well pleased! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ossie n Arch 1,682 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 Never grew any other main crop spud. Lovely. Looks like youv'e got decent soil aswell. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 There were spuds grown there years (decades, lots of them) ago as the ridges were still evident. That's how I picked the spot. Soil will be better next year with some more seaweed and manure Quote Link to post Share on other sites
whippet 99 2,613 Posted September 3, 2012 Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 cant fault any man for living off the land ................especially at these economic times...............fair play , they look grand when ready to eat lol... 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted September 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted September 3, 2012 (edited) On the other hand the other stuff I sowed didn't fare so well. But, next year will be better with better preperation, richer soil, and more know how Speaking of economic times. One thing I have picked up from the books I've been reading is if money is tight, then buy the veg like main crop spuds - they're dirt cheap here anyway 7.5kg of Roosters for €3.99 - and grow the more expensive stuff like shallots and early spuds. So, if you like it and it's expensive then grow or raise that thing, while buying the cheaper stuff. The only reason the grow the cheap veg is for taste/peace of mind (apply whichever one). Edited September 3, 2012 by JohnGalway 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 I left a few in a drill until now, just to see how they'd keep. Dug them out this morning and considering all the rain, frost, slugs, wire worm etc. they had to contend with they came through well. The real test will be tonight, with the peeling and eating of them. I maybe lost three or four spuds, there may be more bad inside yet, we'll see later. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
JohnGalway 1,043 Posted January 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted January 23, 2013 Perfect! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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