I loathe floury potatoes. Here are what I consider to be the more acceptable varieties: numbers in brackets are on the scale 1 Waxy to 9 Floury, information provided by the British Potato Council.

Waxy

• Desiree (5)
• Nadine (2)
• Wilja (4)

Firm-Moist

• Saxon (4)
• Estima (4)
• Cara (3)
• Marfona (3)
• Estima (4)

Salad

• Charlotte (4)
• Nicola (4)