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

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> 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



I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look yourself:

http://albertbartlett.co.uk/potatoes/russet/

http://www.manyfacesofpotatoes.com/uk/potato-varieties/

Hope that helps.


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In article >, lid
says...
>
>
>
> I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look yourself:
>
That's a hybrid.

http://www.innovatorpotatoes.com/about_innovator.html

" Innovator, created from parents of American and Dutch origin",

"Innovator is not just a copy of traditional RUSSET potatoes"


Janet

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >, lid
> says...
>>
>>
>>
>> I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look
>> yourself:
>>
> That's a hybrid.
>
> http://www.innovatorpotatoes.com/about_innovator.html
>
> " Innovator, created from parents of American and Dutch origin",
>
> "Innovator is not just a copy of traditional RUSSET potatoes"

Perhaps you ought to take it up with them) I am sure you can find them at
the following address)

http://albertbartlett.co.uk/potatoes/russet/

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In article >, lid
says...
>
> "Janet" > wrote in message
> t...
> > In article >, lid
> > says...
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >> I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look
> >> yourself:
> >>
> > That's a hybrid.
> >
> > http://www.innovatorpotatoes.com/about_innovator.html
> >
> > " Innovator, created from parents of American and Dutch origin",
> >
> > "Innovator is not just a copy of traditional RUSSET potatoes"
>
> Perhaps you ought to take it up with them)

No need; they know what a hybrid is, so do I, so does Emrys.

Pity you don't.

Janet

"Janet" > wrote in message
t...
> In article >, lid
> says...
>>
>> "Janet" > wrote in message
>> t...
>> > In article >, lid
>> > says...
>> >>
>> >>
>> >>
>> >> I googled a bit myself and came up with these, have a wee look
>> >> yourself:
>> >>
>> > That's a hybrid.
>> >
>> > http://www.innovatorpotatoes.com/about_innovator.html
>> >
>> > " Innovator, created from parents of American and Dutch origin",
>> >
>> > "Innovator is not just a copy of traditional RUSSET potatoes"
>>
>> Perhaps you ought to take it up with them)
>
> No need; they know what a hybrid is, so do I, so does Emrys.
>
> Pity you don't.

*smile* I just like to watch you doing your Google dance <g>


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"Ophelia" > wrote in message
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>> Pity you don't.
>
> *smile* I just like to watch you doing your Google dance <g>

How does one dress for a Google dance?