Irish White potato explained

Irish White
Species:Solanum tuberosum
Genus:Solanum
Cultivar:'Irish White'
Origin:Ireland, 1882

Irish White is a variety of potato that was traditionally grown in County Donegal and Antrim. It was raised by Robert Christie of Ballytaggart about 1882.[1]

The tubers are long, irregular and white skinned with very deep eyes, similar to an 'Irish Lumper' in appearance.

Notes and References

  1. Irish Seed Savers Spring 2010 Seed List