Best baking seed potato variety?

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    Just about to buy my seed potatoes and wanted to get a few main crop for baking, but I've not grown any specifically for that before and would appreciate advice on your preferred varieties for Baking.

    JBA suggests Estima

    http://www.jbaseedpotatoes.co.uk/estima-seed-potatoes
     
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    Used to grow Desiree for baking which was nice.

    Sorry I've never grown Estima, probably bought it in the shops though - it is very popular.
     
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      A few of us at the plot have bought a sack of Cara to try this year, these are supposed to be good for baking....will let you know later in the year.

      Steve...:)
       
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      I was looking for a good Baking potato also .. One of the very old guys on our plot gave me a bag of Cara ..and said he always uses these .Will give them a go.
      I did grow some Desiree last season and got some good Bakers amongst them ..
      Dave
       
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        Ive bought Desiree..fingers crossed they come as big as rugby balls :heehee: x
         
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          Me thinks that's a little ambitious ..:love30::love30:

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            I can hope :heehee: i know.. tennis balls are more realistic :rolleyespink: x
             
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