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Blue Belle Potato

Scientific Name: Solanum tuberosum 'Blue Belle'

Plant type

annual / biennial, bulb / corm / tuber, fruit / vegetable

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 1-12

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Blue Belle Potato plant details

Blue Belle Potato is a broadleaf deciduous annual / biennial bulb / corm / tuber or fruit / vegetable with green foliage. In summer flowers emerge followed by purple and white fruit. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Blue Belle Potato

Plant type: annual / biennial bulb / corm / tuber or fruit / vegetable
Plant family: solanaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 24 IN wide, 24 IN tall
Uses: container plant, culinary, edible

GROWING CONDITIONS for Blue Belle Potato

USDA Zones: 1 - 12
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

A fun potato to grow; pretty as well as delicious, Blue Belle produces ivory colored tubers with purple halos, or smiles, depending on your view, around the eyes. An early maturing cultivar, this French potato was developed in 2007 is well suited for baking, mashing or frying. Why Grow Potatoes? For the rich, freshly harvested flavor! Grow varieties that aren't available at the market Choose size, color and use varieties tailored to your favorite recipes Host a fall potato tasting party in your backyard with homegrown potatoes, herb butters, garlic drizzles and tangy sour cream When planted in April, Blue Belle will be ready to harvest in September Potatoes can be grown in the garden, in tubs, half whiskey barrels, horticultural fabric bags and other large containers - use your imagination! Stores well, too.

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about Blue Belle Potato plant

How to Grow Blue Belle Potato

  • Sun Exposure

    • sun
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich

Features

  • Foliage Color

    • green
  • Fruit

    • white
    • purple
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
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