Organic potatoes

Christopher’s have been growing potatoes at Rhydunnog farm for three generations. The farm is located in the foothills of the Black Mountains in West Herefordshire, and has been farmed organically under soil association certification since 1995 (GN2134). The undulating land is a rich red clay loam and produces bright skinned potatoes. Organic potatoes are grown in a long rotation with wheat, clover and grass leys for grazing which reduces disease and virus levels in the crops.

To provide our customers with the highest quality organic potatoes, we dry brush before grading and bagging. This enables the potatoes to be graded very effectively to maintain a quality product in the bags. We prefer not to wash the potatoes as it reduces the shelf life. However this service can be offered at extra cost if required.

We are currently offering organic potatoes in 2.5kg & 5.0kg polythene or paper bags, and 12.5kg and 25.0kg paper bags. The small bags are packed in multiples into 25.0kg paper bags e.g. ten 2.5kg bags in a 25kg bag etc. Up to forty of the 25kg bags can be stacked on a pallet for transportation. We are able to package potatoes in any style or design of bag to suit customer requirements or even use your own bags.

All our potatoes grown in 2007 have now been harvested, the varieties are  virgo, milva, nicola, cosmos, desiree and sante. Standard options are ware (35-65mm) or bakers (+65mm) Other split grading options are available at extra cost. It is our aim to provide a year round supply of potatoes for our customers, this is achieved by using earlies grown on rented land and our own potatoes for main crop.  

Transport can be arranged for all quantities of potatoes. It is however most economic to transport full pallets (40 bags). Transport is undertaken by Palletline who offer a next day service or economy service (2-3days). They work weekdays only so planning is essential to mininise transport costs. Potatoes are bagged to order to ensure a good quality product reaches our customers. This will normally be 24 hours from ordering to despatch.

Price is dependent on bag size and quantity ordered, so please call Jon for a quotation.