The Potato Book - Softcover

Romans, Alan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0711234000 ISBN 13: 9780711234000

Publisher: Frances Lincoln, 2013

Synopsis

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 in Europe provides scientifically based assessments of yield, characteristics, disease resistance. With descriptions too of varieties – mainly 'heritage' (pre-1950) – that have recently become available as microplants, it contains everything the potato grower needs to know

About this title

About the Author:

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.

Review:

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

'This is the ultimate guide to growing potatoes containing everything the grower needs to know.'

'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.'

... potato expert Alan Romans communicates his enthusiasm and knowledge in an irresistible way

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

'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.'

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

'This is the ultimate guide to growing potatoes containing everything the grower needs to know.'

About this edition

• Publisher: Frances Lincoln
• Publication date: 2013
• ISBN 10: 0711234000
• ISBN 13: 9780711234000
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 128