THE POTATO SHOP

THE POTATO SHOP The Potato Shop at Morghew Park Estate Specialty Potatoes grown in Tenterden Kent. Our potatoes can be collected from our honesty stall.

We grow Pink Fir Apple, Vitelotte, Shetland Black, King Edward, Desiree, Estima, Nicola, Yukon Gold & Wilja plus another 10 varieties every year. We also deliver locally and nationally. Mail order potatoes are now available via our website www.thepotatoshop.com

The Estate is filling up with colour and the birds are singing! 💚This month, we celebrate World Health Day so why not ta...
07/04/2026

The Estate is filling up with colour and the birds are singing! 💚

This month, we celebrate World Health Day so why not take a walk across the estate and get out in the spring weather and fresh air! Being out in nature does wonders for the body and soul! And if you’re passing the honestly stall why not pick up one of our many varieties of potatoes, chose from our selection of wild game or pick up some wild garlic leaves.

Wild garlic leaves are very healthy, they lower blood pressure and cholesterol, they also help with digestion, reduce inflammation and are great sources of both vitamin A and C.

will be attending the following London Farmers' Markets this April!He will have a wide selection of our potatoes as we...
02/04/2026

will be attending the following London Farmers' Markets this April!

He will have a wide selection of our potatoes as well as our Wholemeal Flour & Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oils.
Please get in touch if you would like something in particular!

☀️Easter is here and so is Spring! Hopefully anyway 🤞Our potato of the month is now Russet Burbank which is great for ma...
01/04/2026

☀️Easter is here and so is Spring! Hopefully anyway 🤞

Our potato of the month is now Russet Burbank which is great for mashing, wedging, baking, roasting and chipping. So, whatever you are cooking for Easter this variety has you covered!

Potato Planting Throwback! 🥔This time last year our fields had be prepped and we had started planting. The process to ge...
18/03/2026

Potato Planting Throwback! 🥔
This time last year our fields had be prepped and we had started planting.

The process to getting our potato fields ready isn't a small task, it is a lengthy process.

🥔 The fields for the potatoes will have had a cover crop planted in them until we are ready to use them for potatoes, this means the fields are not left bare and nutrients are not lost from the soil.

🥔 The first part of the process is the fields will be ploughed, the tell tale sign that this is happening is the swarms of seagulls following the tractor!

🥔We then bring out the subsoiler. As our potato fields are often flooded over winter the soil can become very compacted and this piece of machinery breaks this all up.

🥔We then fertilise the ground to ensure we have all the nutrients needed for the potatoes over their growing season.

🥔 Next up is the potato ridger which gives the ground the iconic rows you associate with potatoes.

🥔 We then have the bed former which takes the tops of these ridges off which will allow us to plant the potatoes nicely.

🥔The penultimate step is destoning the beds, which is literally what it says on the tin. Another piece of machinery goes along these rows and pulls out all the stones, meaning we have less breakages during harvest 🤞

🥔Finally, we are then able to plant the potatoes, we now have a new planter which has made this process much quicker and uses less labour.

You can see why we thank our farmers so much. A lot goes into potato planting and without them, we wouldn't have potatoes!



It's back! Wild Garlic is officially here 🌿It's Wild Garlic season and our woodlands are full. It will be available from...
11/03/2026

It's back! Wild Garlic is officially here 🌿

It's Wild Garlic season and our woodlands are full. It will be available from our honesty stall, online and from local farm shops including .

will also have plenty at his .

Wild Garlic season is a short but beautiful one so make the most of it while it's here!

With St Patrick's Day round the corner, we are shining a spotlight on our Irish varieties!🍀 Golden Wonder🍀 Kerr's Pink🍀...
10/03/2026

With St Patrick's Day round the corner, we are shining a spotlight on our Irish varieties!

🍀 Golden Wonder
🍀 Kerr's Pink
🍀 Irish Gold

And although not technically an Irish variety, but loved by the Irish none the less, we also have British Queen or commonly referred to as 'Queens'.

These varieties are perfect if you're celebrating St Patricks day but just as versatile for any occasion. Golden Wonder make perfect roast potatoes and Irish Gold is ideal for mashing making them both a great choice if you’re planning a special meal for Mother’s Day too!

If you're visiting , will have all these varieties at Parliament Hill and Marylebone.

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Potato Prep Has Commenced! 🥔 Despite a very wet and soggy start to the year the farmers have managed to start getting t...
05/03/2026

Potato Prep Has Commenced! 🥔

Despite a very wet and soggy start to the year the farmers have managed to start getting the ground ready for potato planting!

Watch this space!


will be attending the following London Farmers' Markets this March!He will have a wide selection of our potatoes as wel...
02/03/2026

will be attending the following London Farmers' Markets this March!

He will have a wide selection of our potatoes as well as our Wholemeal Flour & Cold Pressed Rapeseed Oils.
Please get in touch if you would like something in particular to celebrate St Patrick's Day or Mother's day and we can make sure he brings it along.



This month brings plenty to celebrate, including Mother’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, and the official start of spring! 💛🍀🌷Ou...
01/03/2026

This month brings plenty to celebrate, including Mother’s Day, St Patrick’s Day, and the official start of spring! 💛🍀🌷

Our Potato of the Month, Irish Gold, is perfect for St Patrick’s Day celebrations, it’s ideal for mashing and makes delicious roasts. It's also a great choice if you’re planning a special meal for Mother’s Day too!

We have some great Irish varieties including Golden Wonder, Irish Gold and Kerr’s Pink, and whilst not technically an Irish variety, British Queen is a variety the Irish know and love.

You can find all these varieties on our website as well as at the farm if you’re passing.

The sun is out! It's starting to feel like spring ☀️
25/02/2026

The sun is out! It's starting to feel like spring ☀️

Looking for some recipe inspiration? Look no further!This beautiful dish was sent to us by using our Vitelotte potatoes...
25/02/2026

Looking for some recipe inspiration? Look no further!

This beautiful dish was sent to us by using our Vitelotte potatoes 💜
Vitelotte are a great variety, purple inside and out with a chestnutty flavour.

They are rich in anti-oxidants, particularly anthocyanin which lays claim to a variety of health benefits including improved cardiovascular health, dementia prevention and increased longevity. This variety is definitely one to try if you are looking for a healthy meal option!

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Morghew Park, Smallhythe Road
Tenterden
TN307LR

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