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Identity & Botany
| Attribute | Value |
|---|---|
| Canonical name | Fingerling Potato |
| Scientific name | Solanum tuberosum |
| Family / Genus | Solanaceae / — |
| Produce category | Root Vegetable |
| Produce subcategory | Potato |
| FSMA 204 covered? | No |
| PLU — conventional | 3073 |
| PLU — organic | 93073 |
| AGROVOC URI | c_6081 |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s01_identity. External: FAO AGROVOC.
Varieties
Estimated commercial varieties: 25.
| Variety | Market share | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Russian Banana | 25% | Crescent-shaped, yellowish-tan skin, waxy yellow flesh with a rich, nutty, buttery flavor. Excellent for roasting, salads, and gratins. Known for its exceptional storage qualities. |
| French Fingerling | 20% | Elongated, reddish-pink skin with shallow eyes, yellow flesh often streaked with red. Waxy texture, earthy flavor. Versatile for roasting, boiling, and salads. |
| Rose Finn Apple | 15% | Pinkish-red skin, yellow flesh, firm and waxy texture, with a nutty, buttery flavor. Ideal for salads, roasting, and boiling. |
| Purple Peruvian | 12% | Deep purple skin and flesh, elongated shape. Earthy, slightly nutty flavor. Holds its vibrant color well when cooked. Excellent for visual appeal in salads, roasting, and mashing. |
| Red Thumb | 8% | Bright red skin, red flesh with a distinctive white ring, elongated. Waxy texture, mild flavor. Great for salads, roasting, and grilling. |
| Ozette | 5% | Long, knobby, tan skin, creamy white flesh. Rich, earthy flavor. A heritage variety with a unique texture, good for roasting and baking. |
| La Ratte | 3% | Small, elongated, yellowish-brown skin, firm yellow flesh. Highly prized for its distinctive nutty, buttery flavor, often described as chestnut-like. A gourmet favorite for roasting and salads. |
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s04_varieties.variety_summaries.
Post-Harvest Handling
Temperature
- Chilling injury threshold: 40°F.
- Freezing point: 29°F. Hard limit.
- Handling urgency: 2 / 5.
Ethylene
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Production class | very_low |
| Production rate (20°C) | 0.05 µL/kg·h typical (0.01–0.1) |
| Sensitivity class | low |
| Sensitivity threshold | 1 ppm |
| Climacteric? | No |
Agent note: Store away from strong ethylene producers to prevent premature sprouting.
Mixed-load compatibility
Non-odor producing, non-ethylene producing
Operational flags
- Can be top-iced? No
- Light-sensitive? Yes
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s07_harvest_post_harvest.
Market Intelligence
Demand
Increasing, driven by culinary trends, foodservice demand, and consumer interest in diverse potato varieties.
Elasticity
| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price elasticity | -0.8 |
| Income elasticity | 0.7 |
| Organic premium elasticity | -1.2 |
Market share by variety
| Variety | Share |
|---|---|
| Russian Banana | 30% |
| French Fingerling | 25% |
| Rose Finn Apple | 20% |
| Purple Peruvian | 15% |
| Other | 10% |
Pack sizes
- 1.5 lb bag
- 3 lb bag
- 5 lb bag
- 20 lb carton
- 50 lb carton/sack
Source: GDF v2.1.1 s09_market_intelligence.
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