david999

Just wondering if you get a good selection of potatoes in KSA, I am of course assuming you can get ones!!!!

Regards
David

scot47

Fruit and vegetables are plentiful, including souds.

Beakersful

I've found potatoes everywhere in Riyadh. But only one type: large and white. Good for pretty much anything. Surprisingly the sacks sold at the side of the road look better than what's sold in the major supermarket. I'd thoroughly recommend washing everything you get though. Even the prepared trays. Hopefully there will be no issues with their water supply they use too clean the crops off. Back in Zim there was a cholera outbreak due to roadsellers blocking their toilets to wash off the crud (then unblocking for the next load of fresh water) so they looked nice for sale........

david999

Wahey, good news.
I could eat potatoes every day for every meal!!
Someone said you couldn't get em, so thought I'd ask the experts.


Regards
David

scot47

Who gave you that duff info ? Some "expert" down at the Saracen's Head ?

david999

Not far off Scot47.

When you mention where you're off to, it's amazing how everyone is suddenly an expert!!!

Regards
David

The Dean

Unless you are a marathon runner, cut down a bit............

Millhouse

I'm always amazed that potatoes are actually grown in Saudi -- and in sufficient quantities for export.

scot47

Saudi has a very varied climate. If you doubt me, spend your next holiday in Baha, Bisha or Abha.

Potatoes are imported to KSA but there is a preferntial tariff to protect locally-grown spuds.

As for the "experts" down at the Saracen's Head, everyone has an uncle who used to work in KSA.