It would be an impossible feat to detail every individual potato cultivar, but for culinary purposes, they can broadly be ...

Supermarkets offer a range of varieties, often with descriptions using words like "floury", "waxy" or "mainly waxy". You will also find "white" and "red" potatoes in the UK and Ireland.

There are three main potato varieties: starchy, waxy and versatile all-purpose. Understanding these different types of ...

Waxy potatoes are available year-round, with new season potatoes available from April to July. Avoid wrinkled, sprouted or discoloured potatoes. Waxy potatoes should be kept in a cool dark place ...