Photo of French Fingerling Potato tuber by Leafari

Photo by Leafari

Used with permission, all rights reserved

Show all photos

French Fingerling Potato

Scientific Name: Solanum tuberosum [French Fingerling]

Plant type

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

size

  • H: 24"
  • W: 24"

planting zones

  • 1-12

More Options

French Fingerling Potato plant details

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

CHARACTERISTICS OF French Fingerling 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 French Fingerling Potato

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

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Small, super tender and perfect for boiling and roasting, French Fingerling potatoes are popular with chefs and specialty cooks. These tender potatoes are red skinned and have golden flesh with pink marbling. The flavor is buttery, earthy and robust. French Fingerlings are ready to harvest mid-season and store better than most fingerling types. 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 French Fingerlings are delicious roasted whole with olive oil, salt, pepper and a sprinkling of herbs This potato variety is resistant to common scab Potatoes can be grown in the garden, in tubs, half whiskey barrels, horticultural fabric bags and other large containers - use your imagination!

By: Leafari

Gardening facts about French Fingerling Potato plant

How to Grow French Fingerling Potato

  • Soil Needs

    • average
    • well-drained
    • rich
  • Water Needs

    • regular
  • Sun Exposure

    • sun

Features

  • Foliage Season

    • deciduous
  • Fruit

    • pink
  • Flower Season

    • summer
  • Foliage Color

    • green
Mailing List
Sign Up for updates on new plant arrivals and deals

© 2010—2024 Plant Lust, LLC All Rights Reserved