Picture the crackle of potatoes hitting hot oil. The golden edge of a roast tray pulled from the oven. The cloud of steam off a bowl of buttery mash. Every one of those moments starts with the same humble ingredient — and right now, the good stuff is waiting for you at Don-O-Ray Farms.
Fresh local BC potatoes are in stock at our farm market at 3443 Benvoulin Road in Kelowna’s Lower Mission. Firm, flavourful, and ready to cook, these are the potatoes that turn an ordinary weeknight dinner into something you actually look forward to. Come grab a bag — your kitchen will thank you.
Why You’ll Want These on Your Counter
Here’s the truth about a great potato: it does the heavy lifting and asks for almost nothing in return. A handful from your bag becomes crispy roasties, a creamy mash, golden fries, a rich gratin, or the soul of a Sunday stew. Keep our fresh potatoes on hand and you’re never more than thirty minutes from a meal worth sitting down for.
That’s the quiet magic of stocking up. One trip to our Kelowna farm market, and you’ve got the start of a dozen dinners ready and waiting in the pantry.
Endless Ways to Enjoy Them
This is where the fun begins. Roast them golden with olive oil and rosemary. Whip them into butter-soft mash. Layer them into a bubbling gratin. Crisp them into fries the whole table fights over, or boil and toss them with fresh herbs for the easiest side there is. From slow weekend feasts to fast weeknight wins, our fresh potatoes are the ingredient you’ll reach for again and again.
Keep Them Fresh at Home
Want them at their best right up to cooking day? Store your potatoes somewhere cool, dark, and dry — a paper bag in the pantry beats the fridge, where the cold turns their starch to sugar. Keep them clear of onions, which make both spoil faster, and out of the light to stop them greening. Treated right, they’ll keep for weeks, ready whenever the craving strikes.
More to Love at Our Market
Potatoes are just the start of what’s on our shelves right now. While you’re here, dig into our guides to fresh strawberries at Don-O-Ray Farms and fresh asparagus in Kelowna — asparagus and potatoes make a spring plate worth celebrating. For everything in stock, visit our farm market.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to peel potatoes before cooking them? Not at all — the skin is where a lot of the flavour and texture lives. A quick scrub under cold water is usually all you need before roasting or boiling. Peel only when a recipe specifically calls for a smooth, skin-free finish, like a silky mash or a refined gratin.
Should potatoes be washed before storing them? It’s best to leave them unwashed until you’re ready to cook. The bit of dry soil on the skin actually helps protect them and slows moisture loss in storage. Washing introduces dampness, which encourages sprouting and spoilage, so save the rinse right before you cook.
How long do potatoes take to cook? It depends on the method and the size of the pieces, but here are some reliable starting points:
- Boiling: about 15 to 20 minutes for whole small potatoes, or 10 to 15 minutes for cut chunks, until a fork slides in easily.
- Roasting: roughly 35 to 45 minutes at 425°F (220°C), tossed in oil and turned halfway through for even browning.
- Mashing: boil cut pieces 15 to 20 minutes until very tender, then drain well before mashing.
- Baking whole: about 45 to 60 minutes at 400°F (200°C), depending on size, until the centre is soft.
- Frying: cut into fries or cubes and fry 5 to 8 minutes, or pan-fry pre-boiled potatoes 8 to 10 minutes until golden and crisp.
How much potato should I plan per person? A good rule of thumb is about one medium potato, or roughly 150 to 200 grams, per person as a side. Bump that up if potatoes are the star of the meal or if you’ve got big eaters at the table — and grab a few extra, since leftover cooked potatoes reheat and re-fry beautifully.
When are Okanagan potatoes typically in season? Okanagan potatoes generally come into their main season from late summer through fall, though good local BC potatoes are available well beyond that thanks to proper storage. The best way to know what’s on hand is simply to stop by our Kelowna market and see what’s on the shelf.
Come Get Your Potatoes in Kelowna
Fresh potatoes are on our shelves right now — come grab yours at Don-O-Ray Farms, 3443 Benvoulin Road in Kelowna’s Lower Mission, for fresh potatoes in Kelowna, Okanagan potatoes, and the rest of our produce. Your next great meal starts here.
