Potato
Amandine potato
Amandine potato: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
'Amandine' is a variety of Solanum tuberosum, the potato species in the nightshade family, known for its early maturity and firm flesh. Its elongated tubers have yellow skin and pale yellow flesh. The eyes, small buds visible on the surface, are shallow. The potatoes are generally medium sized with a fairly regular outline, although every tuber from the same plant will not look identical. This appearance is one of the variety's attractions, but actual size also depends on growing conditions and the course of the season. Its kitchen qualities are equally useful when choosing a potato for everyday meals.Amandine suits dishes in which you want pieces to keep their shape after cooking. Its flesh breaks up little and works well for steaming, potato salads and boiling. It also suits sautéed potatoes, where the individual pieces remain distinct. Herbs, a dressing, vegetables or sauces can accompany these straightforward preparations. The final…
