Potato
Belle de Fontenay potato
Belle de Fontenay potato: Sowing, planting and harvest calendar
'Belle de Fontenay' is an old variety of Solanum tuberosum, the potato species in the nightshade family. It combines very early maturity with firm, deep yellow flesh. Its elongated tubers can be slightly broader at one end, giving them a shape often described as club shaped. The skin is yellow and the eyes, small buds visible on the surface, are shallow. Size varies with the season and growing conditions; a high proportion of very large potatoes is not a defining feature of this variety. These physical traits help distinguish it among the many potatoes grown for eating.Its culinary appeal comes from holding its shape well when cooked. It suits steaming, boiling and potato salads, where the individual pieces remain clearly defined. It can also be used for sautéed potatoes. The texture makes it easy to combine with herbs, a dressing, vegetables or a sauce, without needing to turn the crop…
