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Mature French Fingerling Potatoes arranged in a circle on dark blue background.
French Fingerling Micro Tuber Potatoes with a coin to show size on a white background.
A small ceramic bowl full of French Fingerling Micro Tuber Potatoes with a coin on a white background.

Potato Tubers,
French Fingerling

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Description

(Solanum tuberosum). Your order contains 10 micro tubers. Roast, boil, or make the best potato salad of your life with these gourmet red-skinned fingerlings. It is mid- to late-season maturing, with pink to red skin and yellow flesh occasionally speckled pink. A scab-resistant, high-yielding heirloom. Our non-GMO, virus-free micro seed tubers are grown in a state-of-the-art tissue culture lab to provide the cleanest, highest-quality starter seed available. Sold in packs of 10, these tiny tubers grow into strong, healthy plants that produce excellent potato harvests. Start with clean seed, and you can save potatoes from your crop to replant and enjoy great harvests for years to come.

Growing Tips:French Fingerling potatoes grow best in well-draining soil. They need 6-8 hours of full sun daily and require consistent watering. Harvest tubers on a dry day, a few weeks after the foliage has died back. We suggest you store the micro tubers in a cool, dark, dry location until you are ready to plant them out into the ground.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Solanum tuberosum
Life Cycle
Annual
Growth Habit
Indeterminate
Sun Requirement
6–8 hr.
Days to Germinate
7–14
Days to Maturity
90–110
Planting Depth
2 in.
Plant Spacing
12–18 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–70°F
Frost Hardy
No

When to Grow

French Fingerling potatoes are a cool-season crop that can be planted before your last frost date in spring. But keep in mind that they prefer the soil to be above 45 F. In most regions, this means planting between March and May. For warmer climates, you can plant in late summer for a fall harvest. Always check your local frost dates to ensure optimal timing, as these potatoes are not frost hardy and require protection from freezing temperatures. Learn more about your region’s frost dates by checking out our blog post, ‘Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.’

How to Sow and Plant

Begin by preparing loose, fertile, and well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH of 5.5-6.5. Plant the micro tubers whole and with the "eye" or sprout side facing up. Place each micro tuber about 2 inches deep in the soil, covering them lightly with loose soil. Space plants about 12 to 18 inches apart in rows 3 feet apart to give the plants enough room to grow and spread. Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged during the early stages to encourage sprouting. Sprouts will generally appear within 7-14 days after planting.

How to Grow

Hill the soil up along the stems as the plants grow through the season. This is important to prevent the developing tubers from being exposed to sunlight, which can cause them to turn green and become inedible. Keep plants well watered to ensure high yields, reducing water as the plants mature and foliage turns yellow. Fertilize lightly with a balanced, organic fertilizer during planting and once during mid-growth, avoiding excessive nitrogen, which can promote leafy growth at the expense of tuber production. Monitor for pests such as Colorado potato beetles, aphids, and flea beetles, as these can damage the plants.

How to Save Seeds

  • Potatoes will fruit, but the seeds will not breed true. That is why potatoes are propagated from tubers instead of seeds.
  • Provide ideal storage conditions in order to keep your tubers over winter until the following spring planting date.
  • Be sure to cure tubers before storing, and store cured tubers in a cool, dark, dry location. Ideal storage temperature is 38-40 F.
  • Provide good air circulation in your storage area to discourage rot.
  • Watch this video for a look at how we plant potatoes at Baker Creek.

FAQ

Can I plant French Fingerling potatoes directly into the soil without sprouting them?

Yes, you can plant micro tubers directly into the soil. However, pre-sprouting (chitting) them in a cool, bright area for 1-2 weeks can give them a head start, leading to faster growth and better yields.

How deep should I plant French Fingerling potatoes?

Micro tubers should be planted about 2 inches deep in loose soil. Planting them too deep can delay sprouting, especially in cool soils.

Why are my French Fingerling potatoes not producing tubers?

Poor tuber production can result from excessive nitrogen in the soil, overly compacted soil, insufficient sunlight, or high temperatures. Adjust these conditions for better yields.

What is the difference between microtubers and regular seed potatoes?

They are grown in much the same way, but don’t cut the microtubers as you might with larger seed potatoes, and don’t plant them quite as deeply into the soil. Check out our blog post “Can’t Top These Tiny Taters” for more details!

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