Global heirloom potatoes from the garden #18 of 28:

Peanut (pre-nuclear)

Pre-nuclear seed potatoes have been created by tissue culture, and have not yet had a generation planted in the soil. So they're less prone to disease, and they generally a have a higher yield than regular seed potatoes.

Origin

Sweden

Time to maturity

Midseason, 90 days

Yield

Medium

Size, shape

Small, fingerling

Description

Tan skin, yellow flesh

Texture, flavor

Firm, waxy, rich

Best uses

Roast, sauté, salads

Storage

Good

Our taste testers' notes

Very good, best one so far; good balance of flavor and smooth texture; crumbly, crisp skin, nice mild flavor, oaky, toasted paper, delicious; gorgeous caramelization; complex, elegant flavor, beautiful roasted taste.