[1] The plant is upright and tall with numerous stems and small green leaves.

In Redcliffe Salaman's book The History and Social Influence of the Potato first published in 1949, it was noted that parentage of King Edward was unknown.

[2] The Coronation of King Edward VII in 1902 coincided with the introduction of this cultivar of potato and its name is believed to originate as a 'commemoration' of this occasion.

[3] It is claimed that the grower wrote to Buckingham Palace seeking permission to name his potato after the monarch and that a reply was received granting royal assent.

[4] The King Edward potato is a main crop; in the UK it is traditionally planted in April for harvest in September.