Are Jersey Royals from Jersey?

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Jersey Royals have been grown on Jersey for over 140 years. Today there are approximately 20 island farmers who grow Jersey Royals, many of whom grow potatoes and no other crops. The potatoes are grown on approximately 16,500 vergees (approx. 7,300 acres).

Are all Jersey Royals grown in Jersey?

The Jersey Royal is unique - in 1997, it was awarded with a Protected Designation of Origin (PDO), similar to that of the Champagne region, meaning it can only be grown on Jersey.

Where do Jersey Royal potatoes come from?

The Jersey Royal is the marketing name of a type of potato grown in Jersey which has a Protected Designation of Origin. The potatoes are of the variety known as International Kidney and are typically grown as a new potato.

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