Solanum, Potato 'Banana'

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Description

Potatoes | Solanum tuberosum 'Banana'

A high yielding heirloom selection, perfect for large containers, raised beds and sunny gardens; 3-4" long banana shaped fingerling potatoes with dense creamy white flesh and thin skin; delicious and flavorful, great for roasting or making potato salad.

Bulbs per Square Foot: 2

To maximize your crop, keep potatoes well watered throughout the summer, but especially during the period when they are in flower and immediately thereafter. Water early in the day, this allows foliage to dry completely before the evening. If you do not have the space to dig a large trench, some creative gardeners have used garbage cans or four old tires to grow potatoes with great success.

More Information

Brand Netherland Bulb Company
Common Family Name Potato
Deer Resistant No
Sun Preference Full-Sun
Plant Harvest Time Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall, Fall
Plant Life Cycle Annual
USDA Hardiness Zone 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9

Product Questions (9)

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