In article >, says...
>
> "Janet" > wrote in message
> t...
> > In article >, says...
> >>
> >> I have always believed that baking potatoes are selected from ordinary
> >> potatoes because of their large size but now I am being persuaded that
> >> they
> >> are a special type of potato. Would someone kindly put me out of my
> >> misery?
> >
> > They are not one special type of potato. Out of the hundreds of potato
> > varieties grown in the UK and sold in smkts, some are better for baking
> > and some better for salads .. this is not just about size but
> > consistency, it's floury or waxy. Some prefer a floury-texture variety
> > for baking, like Maris Piper or King Edward.
> >
> > http://www.manyfacesofpotatoes.com/uk/potato-varieties/
> >
> >
> >
> > Janet UK
>
> No mention of Russet on the site.

Because its a UK site talking about varieties licensed to be grown and
sold in the UK.

The posters referring to Russets are Americans, talking about a US
potato.

Janet UK