Item Number: SP840
Organic Russian Banana Fingerling Seed Potato (lb)
Great Flavor & Easy to Grow
Russian Banana Fingerling Seed Potatoes are the superstar of fingerlings—easy to grow, reliably productive, and prized for their rich, buttery flavor. Originally developed in the Baltic region of Europe and Asia, this variety is widely known for its exceptional salad quality and popularity in gourmet kitchens.
These yellow, banana-shaped tubers have a waxy, firm texture and hold their shape well during cooking. They're ideal for warm potato salads, sheet pan dinners, and simple preparations like roasting with olive oil and herbs. With a mid-season maturity, strong performance, and long shelf life, Russian Banana is a go-to choice for chefs, market growers, and home gardeners alike.
Learn more about growing and caring for potatoes in the blogs and videos below.
- Skin/Flesh: Yellow skin with firm yellow flesh
- Texture/Flavor: Waxy, firm texture with a rich, buttery flavor
- Best Uses: Excellent baked, boiled, steamed, or in warm potato salads
- Tuber Size: Banana-shaped fingerlings; 8–12 per pound
- Maturity: Mid-Season (80+ days)
- Storage: Long shelf life when stored properly
- Growing Conditions: Full sun, well-drained soil, and consistent moisture
- Organic Certification: Certified organic and grown in the USA
Ready to boost your potato-growing skills? Don’t miss these helpful resources:
- Potato Growing Guide: A beginner-friendly overview covering planting times, soil prep, watering, hilling, and harvesting techniques.
- Planting & Growing Potatoes (Video): Watch our instructional video for tips on cutting, spacing, and growing your seed potatoes successfully.
- Grow Bigger, Healthier Potatoes: Learn how to improve tuber size and yield with smart fertilization and cultural practices.
- Tips for Growing Potatoes in Your Home Garden: Discover practical advice for maximizing success in raised beds, containers, and backyard plots.
Explore our full selection of Certified Organic Seed Potatoes to find the perfect varieties for your garden.
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Shipping Information
Shipping Information
Cannot ship to the following states: AK, HI, ID, PR, VI, GU
Shipping Weight: 1.28 lb
Dimensions: 7.0"L x 5.0"W x 5.0"H
Features
Features
- Container Compatible
- Easily Established
- For Soups/Salads (waxy)
- Good for Beginners
- Good Keeper
- Roasting/Mashing (all-purpose)
Characteristics
Characteristics
Planting & Care
Planting & Care
- Fall-planted spuds produce outstanding yields by May. If your area experiences hard winters (USDA Zones 1–7), or you tend to have long, wet spring seasons when rot might be a problem, plant potatoes in the spring.
- One pound of seed potatoes will plant a row approximately 8' long with seed pieces spaced at 8 - 12" apart.
- Plan on 1,200 lb/acre (600 lb of fingerlings) when rows are spaced 36" apart with 12" between plants.
- Under optimal conditions, you can expect to harvest 10–15 pounds of potatoes for every pound of seed potato planted.
Useful Information
Useful Information
Guarantee
Guarantee
We guarantee the perishable items we sell to be in good, viable condition when we sell them. Perishable items include, but are not limited to, garlic bulbs, flower bulbs, seed potatoes, onion sets & transplants, bare-root trees, vegetable crowns, etc. If your perishable item arrives in substandard condition, take photographs and please contact us within 3 days of the purchase date (or delivery date) and we will provide you with a refund of the purchase price (excluding shipping costs), or a replacement. Accordingly, we urge you to open any boxes marked as ""Perishable"" immediately upon receiving them and inspect the shipment thoroughly (do not crack open heads of garlic, we do not accept claims on cracked garlic). Because some perishable items can deteriorate very quickly, we cannot accept any claims beyond the 3-day time frame as it becomes too difficult to determine if these items were delivered in substandard condition, or if they turned into such substandard condition because of having been improperly cared for or stored once delivered.
