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Branston potato to be named at Eden Project

Children visiting the Celebration of Food and Farmers at the Eden Project this week will be invited to name a brand new potato variety from Branston Ltd.The potato, known only as variety number 00.H.14 A3, will be named as part of a competition.The new variety is related to the traditional Peruvian potato species Solanum pureja, which has a stronger flavour and a firmer texture than the cultivated potato species Solanum tuberosum. The multi-purpose product, which is ideal for salads and roasting, has a creamy-yellow flesh and its skin has distinctive pink colouration.

David Nelson, field director at Branston, said: “We are delighted to be involved with the Eden Project’s Celebration of Food and Farmers, and it seemed like an ideal opportunity to introduce our new variety to the public. “There will be thousands of people there over the weekend and we’re hoping to harness some of their creative energies. We’re looking forward to reading the entries and seeing the children’s suggestions for a name. It’s a novel way for them to use their imaginations and possibly see their idea in the shops in years to come.”Paul Holmes, agency liaison officer at the Eden Project, added: “With our particular interest in world crops, we have been working closely with Branston and we’re growing some samples of its new variety here at the project. The competition is a great idea to get children in thinking about food and farming, and having some fun.”Entry forms will be available from the Branston display, where visitors will also get the chance find out more about potatoes in Peru and Cornwall, and meet Cornish potato growers. Cornish potatoes that will be served alongside other locally sourced produce at the event.

Story published: Sat 21 Jun 08 10:01