Types of potatoes: a British seasonal guide

Grown exclusively on the island of Jersey, Jersey Royals have a nutty flavour and buttery texture thanks to the island’s mild climate and rich, fertile earth. Our first-in-season Jerseys are grown in glasshouses, which allows them to be harvested that little bit sooner and sent to an M&S Foodhall near you – look out for our early season Jersey Royals in selected stores.

Where do our Jersey Royals come from?

We have an expert team on the island dedicated to ensuring M&S only gets the pick of the crop. We work with growers like seventh-generation farmer Philip Le Maistre, who ensures only the tastiest Jerseys make it to our stores. He also employs regenerative farming practices at his family farm, like planting hedgerows and wildflower mixes, to enhance biodiversity.

With a delicate flavour and buttery texture, new potatoes – which are at their best in spring and summer – are a seasonal treat. Our M&S Select Farmers select the very best British new potatoes, harvesting from before sunrise to ensure only the top spuds make it to store. We aim to have them delivered within 48 hours of being picked.

Where do our new potatoes come from?

We only work with trusted M&S Select Farmers, like Nick Goff, of Norfolk’s Crow Hill Farm. The farm’s deep, sandy soils and high levels of sunshine are what give the potatoes their sweet flavour. Nik works in harmony with nature to help protect and enhance wildlife on the farm.

The O.G. variety for the very best roasties, thanks to their ability to go gorgeously golden and crisp on the outside and stay fluffy and light in the middle.

Where do our Maris Piper potatoes come from?

Our Maris Piper potatoes are sourced from trusted M&S Select Farms who always choose the pick of the crop for our Foodhalls.

A jacket potato is one of the nation’s favourite dinners – and for good reason. To level-up your baked spud, choose our Speciality Baking Potatoes.

Where do our baking potatoes come from?

They’re specially selected from the best potato varieties to ensure they’re guaranteed to go gorgeously golden and crisp on the outside and silky-smooth and creamy in the middle.

What to cook with Trinity Gold potatoes

Looking for a great all-rounder spud? Our exclusive Trinity Gold potatoes are just as good used for golden wedges as they are for fluffy mash and roasties. Try our recipe for Cajun-spiced wedges with sour cream and onion dip, or mega-moreish salt and vinegar potato wedges.

Where do our Trinity Gold potatoes come from?

Our Trinity Golds are sourced from carefully chosen M&S Select Farms, who only source the pick of the crop for consistent quality in our Foodhalls.

These are best-in-season, pick-of-the-crop M&S potatoes. We only source our potatoes from trusted M&S Select Farmers, who choose the very best spuds for our Foodhall based on appearance, texture and flavour. Read our monthly seasonal guide to find out which varieties are at their best right now, and check out our online home of recipes for inspiration on what to cook with potatoes.