Potato
Nicola potato
Nicola potato: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
'Nicola' is a variety of Solanum tuberosum, the potato species in the nightshade family. It is valued for its firm, yellow flesh, surrounded by yellow skin. The tubers are oblong to elongated, with shallow eyes: these small buds visible on the surface are not deeply set. Their outline distinguishes them from very round potatoes, without every tuber in a crop looking identical. Size depends on growing conditions and the season; a high proportion of very large potatoes is not the variety's defining feature. These characteristics help describe Nicola, while its behaviour in the kitchen is particularly useful for choosing meals.Nicola holds its shape very well when cooked and suits dishes where you want recognisable pieces. It works in potato salads, steamed or boiled preparations and sautéed potatoes. Slices and chunks combine readily with vegetables, herbs, a dressing or a sauce. The firm flesh distinguishes it from more floury varieties chosen…
