The Potato Book

By Alan Romans

Online price: £16.99

Item is currently out of stock Paperback, 128 pages
Published: 7th March 2013

Category: Food & Drink, Gardens and Gardening
Level: First experiences & concepts

Sharing his overwhelming enthusiasm for the humble spud and a lifetime's experience in the seed potato industry, Alan Romans combines an engaging account of potato growing with an expert guide to potato varieties.

The Potato Book traces the history of the potato from its beginnings in South America to the development of variety breeding. It explains all aspects of growing, from choosing seed potatoes, planting and maintenance, to harvest, storage, and pests and diseases.

An exhaustive and definitive guide to over 150 varieties currently available provides scientifically based assessments of yield, characteristics and disease resistance. In addition there are descriptions of rare (mainly pre-1950 heritage varieties) that are occasionally available.

Book of the Month: 'A must for keen kitchen gardeners.'

- Healthy Food Guide

'His growing advice is second to none.' Bunny Guinness

- Sunday Telegraph

'Growing potatoes? Makes ure you do a bit of research to get to know the difference between starchy disappointment and a gourmet experience... One of the best places to turn is Alan Romans' brilliant Potato Book.'

- Norwich Evening News

... 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

ALAN ROMANS was formerly a biology teacher but is now a full-time potato enthusiast, a specialist potato roguer (selector of seed potatoes) and consultant to potato breeders. He lives in Fife in Scotland.

Publication Details:

Binding: Paperback, 128 pages
ISBN: 9780711234000
Format: 230mm x 170mm
150 colour photographs

BIC Code: WMPF
BISAC Code: GAR025000
Imprint: Frances Lincoln

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