Potatoes: Solanum tuberosum 'Russian Banana'
Botanical name: Solanum tuberosum 'Russian Banana'
Common name: Potato, Fingerling Russian Banana
Planted
2
times
at a glance
Soil: | damp, neutral, sand |
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Sun: | |
Zones: | 1a thru 11b |
Care: |
easy
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Lifespan: |
annual
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Category: | |
Attributes: |
edible |
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description for "Potatoes: Solanum tuberosum 'Russian Banana'"
Russian Banana Fingerling is the easiest of fingerlings to grow. Developed in the Baltic region of Europe/Asia and heralded as excellent for salads. Also the favorite among chefs and gourmet markets. Yellow, banana-shaped, waxy-type tubers with firm texture that have wonderful flavor baked, boiled and steamed. Produces heavy yields of medium-sized tubers. Has shown excellent field resistance to disease.