Yellow Flesh · Heritage

La Ratte

£4.00 – £16.00

This variety was first cultivated in the 19^th century but suffered a slight dip in popularity which has only been rekindled in the past few decades. A favourite particularly among Michelin starred chefs this French heirloom variety is prized for making a smooth, creamy mash. Being long in shape with a golden skin and a firm, waxy, yellow flesh this variety has a subtle nutty taste that also works well boiled, steamed and wedged.

See our blog for some recipe inspiration: Cawl, Roasted Pink Fir Apple & La Ratte with Wild Garlic Pesto.

This variety can also be found in our Fingerling Trio mixed bag.

See our blog for some recipe inspiration!

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About this variety

A French heirloom variety first cultivated in the 19th century, grown in Kent.

Storing your potatoes

When you receive your potatoes we advise you keep them in cool, dark, dry, frost-free conditions during the winter months. Stored correctly they should keep well for up to a month.

In spring and summer you may prefer to refrigerate them. They'll try to grow once the warmer weather arrives, as we don't spray our potatoes with any sprout-inhibiting chemicals. Kept in the fridge they should last a couple of weeks.

A note on seed potatoes

All our varieties are grown from certified seed stock. If you'd like to grow your own, some of our varieties are available as seed potatoes in early spring - get in touch to find out what's available.

Delivery information

Orders are packed by hand in ventilated paper bags and dispatched via tracked courier. We aim to deliver within 1 to 2 working days

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