Newly dug Cliff kidney potoates mushy!

gardie, Jan 2, 5:22am
It'll be the type.My jersey benne's also did this however the desirees don't and I cooked them both the same way - I even tried steaming the jersey's with the same result.

kaddiew, Jan 2, 7:09am
I finished a crop of jerseys back in November, and they all cooked up very firm and waxy. Not one of them split or mushed.

jules555, Jan 2, 7:27am
I had that happen a couple of years ago cause left in the ground too long

cantabman1, Jan 2, 8:02am
New spuds only take about 10 mins on the boil, then i drain the water adding some mint with the lid on for another 5, always add salt as this helps a little with holding them together.Also regular watering, particularly when the tubars are forming, makes them much firmer and a much better spud.My main crop of a mixed variety including JB's, will be ready in another 2-3 weeks.

michael888, Jan 2, 2:51pm
Never had that problem with Cliffs before. They will go all yuck if overcooked - definitely.

marion87, Dec 21, 6:37pm
Anyone have any idea why this is happening, when cooking they are splitting and going mushy, not a good look, wanted them for christmas dinner but can't serve them like that

kateley, Dec 30, 9:26am
I wonder if you've simply overcooked them!Home grown potatoes seem to cook in about half the time of shop bought ones.

marion87, Jul 11, 4:49am
Thank you, maybe that;s it, will check this next pot