FIRST EARLY
- March-April
- June-July
Description
Red Duke of York are a heritage variety from 1942. The first Red Duke was said to be found in a crop of White Dukes in Holland. Red skinned tubers with shallow eyes and yellow flesh. Red Dukes are a dry mealy potato packed with flavour and do not disintegrate on boiling. Winner of the RHS Award of Garden Merit.
Best Suited Culinary Uses
Harvest Time: 10-12 Weeks
Available Pack Sizes
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