Description
Indulge in the rich flavour and buttery texture of our Navan potatoes, perfect for roasting, baking, or frying, adding a delicious twist to your favourite recipes. Available in our Local Farm Shop in Bellaghy, Mid Ulster Area.
🥔 Navan potatoes are a popular Irish variety known for their excellent cooking qualities and high yield. Here’s a quick breakdown of what makes them special:
🌱 Appearance & Texture
- Shape: Oval to round tubers
- Skin: Smooth, light-buff or white
- Flesh: Creamy white or pale yellow
- Texture: Floury, making them ideal for roasting, baking, and chipping
🍳 Culinary Use
- Excellent for frying—they produce a superb golden fry color
- Great for potato chips (crisps) and other processed products
- Versatile in the kitchen: suitable for boiling, roasting, and baking
🌾 Growing Traits
- Maincrop variety with early harvest potential
- High dry matter content
- Good resistance to common scab, blackleg, and potato virus Y
- Vigorous haulm growth with strong ground cover and heat tolerance
🧬 Origin & Breeding
- Bred in Northern Ireland at the Plant Breeding Station in Loughgall
- Developed in 1976 from a cross between Maris Piper and a line known as S62/47/1
- Released to the public in 1987
Already a household favorite in Ireland, Navan potatoes are a solid choice for both home gardeners and commercial growers.
