This Week's Shopping Deal
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I suppose one day (not before I'm pushing up the daisies) they might actually grow or import some decent varieties of spuds into Thailand.
Been waiting 20 yrs so far, so I'm not gonna hold my breath
Been waiting 20 yrs so far, so I'm not gonna hold my breath
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Exactly! I dont know what variety, or source of import.Probably China?stattointhailand wrote: ↑March 29, 2022, 7:56 pmI suppose one day (not before I'm pushing up the daisies) they might actually grow or import some decent varieties of spuds into Thailand.
Been waiting 20 yrs so far, so I'm not gonna hold my breath
But I think Thailand get the crap inferior type. Always seem soft. Never good for Chips!
At one time in the past,Was imported from Holland.
With the present war situation.I wonder about next years crop.
As Russia and Ukrain are big exporters of potatoes!
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That's all bizarre , the Holland potato is just a name.All produced in China. No spuds come from Holland. If you want to make chips buy the Chang mai spuds
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I used to buy a whole box of spuds rom the market between Makro and Big C.
On the box said" Produce of Holland!'Are the telling Pork pies?
On the box said" Produce of Holland!'Are the telling Pork pies?
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Not all imported from Holland, but they ARE all from the same variety of dutch potatoes (even those grown in Thailand)
I read years ago that the Thai govt banned the import of all other varieties (individual Edwards/Pilots etc) in about 1959, I'm not sure if the ban still exists or if its just a case of too much hard work to change when you can still bring in and sell crap for a profit
I read years ago that the Thai govt banned the import of all other varieties (individual Edwards/Pilots etc) in about 1959, I'm not sure if the ban still exists or if its just a case of too much hard work to change when you can still bring in and sell crap for a profit
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The Makro 35 baht potatoes are Thai grown, apparently (on the label). They look good. I assume grown in the North, my Udon grwn plants struggling as usual, but not yet dead....
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About 20 yrs ago I tried to grow some in growbags placed out of the sun, but even then you just couldnt keep them watered enough to swell the tubers ....... ended up with enough 10 Baht sized potatoes to make one meal
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I think Rick, you will find Those that are in a pack are not the same as displayed.
Thai potataoes are small in comparison.
No way will you succeed in growing potatoes in Udon.
Same with parsnip, turnip, swede......No way!
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I do get eduble sizes - if the plant survives long enough - usually one potato per plant ......
Choi choi-
Not in packs - they were loose, should have been clearer, it was the label on the display
Choi choi-
Not in packs - they were loose, should have been clearer, it was the label on the display
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Planting one tater to get one tater seems to defeat the object ......... bloody lot of hard work tending watering debugging etc and you only end up with the same as what you started (if your lucky)
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Not exactly"One potato, two potato, three potato three!" 555stattointhailand wrote: ↑March 30, 2022, 11:00 pmPlanting one tater to get one tater seems to defeat the object ......... bloody lot of hard work tending watering debugging etc and you only end up with the same as what you started (if your lucky)
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The Thai potato much better than the Holland, pretty uniform in size. Better texture and actually make the best chips. Funny enough my wife grew a few potatoes , I laughed about it . she done the right thing by cutting them in half , they produced about 1 kg of baby spuds just like new potatoes. I remember thinking why don't they grow them ? After all the plant has a short life span so less likely to be affected by pests, they were lovely boiled up and covered in butter.
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Talking of spuds , makro price returned to the normal price . two weeks ago 45b kg , this week back to 29b
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Spud Growing areas in Thailand (over 40% in the Tak area)
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There's a local advert for Lay's potato chips that pops up on my smartphone. It shows acres of verdant green potato plantations and large, round tatties.
I recall reading a few years back that McDonald's had huge potato plantations in Bangladesh to supply their regional market. It's probably where the local Macthai franchise gets their spuds from? McDonald's provided the seed stock and the farmers were contractually forbidden from growing any other tattie and were bound to selling ALL their production to McDonald's.
I recall reading a few years back that McDonald's had huge potato plantations in Bangladesh to supply their regional market. It's probably where the local Macthai franchise gets their spuds from? McDonald's provided the seed stock and the farmers were contractually forbidden from growing any other tattie and were bound to selling ALL their production to McDonald's.
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From a research guide to Thai potatoes
"Currently, 90 % of potato production in Thailand is devoted to
processing potatoes (chips and snack foods), with the remain-
ing 10 % used for fresh consumption. Chip flavors include
salt, salt and sour, barbeque, and cheese and onion, as well as
the Thai flavors of spicy cheese, seaweed, seafood, crab curry,
hot chili squid, shrimp, lobster, Namtog and Tom Yum Goong.
Frito Lay is the largest potato processing company in
Thailand, with a market share of 70–80 %"
"Currently, 90 % of potato production in Thailand is devoted to
processing potatoes (chips and snack foods), with the remain-
ing 10 % used for fresh consumption. Chip flavors include
salt, salt and sour, barbeque, and cheese and onion, as well as
the Thai flavors of spicy cheese, seaweed, seafood, crab curry,
hot chili squid, shrimp, lobster, Namtog and Tom Yum Goong.
Frito Lay is the largest potato processing company in
Thailand, with a market share of 70–80 %"
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Yep they are good for crisps, and home made chips, super crispy roast spuds too. Just got 20kg this morningstattointhailand wrote: ↑March 31, 2022, 12:22 pmFrom a research guide to Thai potatoes
"Currently, 90 % of potato production in Thailand is devoted to
processing potatoes (chips and snack foods), with the remain-
ing 10 % used for fresh consumption. Chip flavors include
salt, salt and sour, barbeque, and cheese and onion, as well as
the Thai flavors of spicy cheese, seaweed, seafood, crab curry,
hot chili squid, shrimp, lobster, Namtog and Tom Yum Goong.
Frito Lay is the largest potato processing company in
Thailand, with a market share of 70–80 %"
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Dean, how do you get your roasties to crisp up, I'm I complete failure as mine are always like a boiled spud soaked in fat