Belle de Fontenay

Belle de Fontenay is a small fingerling potato variety with yellow skin and yellow flesh.[1] This heirloom variety was released in France in 1885.[2]

This variety has a firm, waxy texture and is suitable for salads and soup.[3]

References

  1. "Solanum tuberosum 'Belle de Fontenay'". Gardener's World. Retrieved 26 February 2012.
  2. Alan Romans (October 2005). The Potato Book. frances lincoln ltd. p. 52.
  3. "Salad potato". BBC. Retrieved 26 February 2012.


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