Fingerlings

When are fingerling potatoes available?
They are available year-round.  New Crop Wisconsin Fingerlings are harvested in September and October.

What do fingerling potatoes look like?
Fingerling varieties vary in color, but all are waxy, firm, flavorful and have a finger-like shape. Russian banana fingerlings have yellow skin and flesh. Purple Peruvians are, of course, purple skinned and fleshed. Ruby Crescents have a rosy skin and yellow flesh. French fingerlings have red skin and yellow flesh. Red Thumb fingerlings have red skin and flesh and Ozette’s have white skin and flesh.

What can I make with fingerling potatoes?
Fingerling potatoes are perfect for adding a little color and flavor to your baked, steamed and boiled dishes.  Their smaller size and thin skins make them quick to prepare.