Potato 'French Fingerling'

Plant in loose, well drained soil. Water on a regular basis. Applications of a fertilizer that is low in nitrogen but high in phosphorus, such as bone meal, will greatly increase potato yeilds.

Position in a partial sun location and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that French Fingerling is thought of as tender, so it is really important to ensure that the outside temperature is well above freezing before planting or moving outdoors. French Fingerling requires a loamy and clay soil with a ph of 5.0 - 6.0 - it grows best in moderately acidic soil to weakly acidic soil.

Potatoes are generally grown from the eyes of another potato and not from seed.

Look to ensure a distance 11.7 inches (30.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) deep.

By our calculations, you should look at sowing French Fingerling about 14 days before your last frost date.

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as French Fingerling is a tender plant.

The English word potato comes from Spanish patata.