Purple Peruvian Fingerling Seed Potatoes – Deep Purple Gourmet Variety
A stunning deep-purple fingerling potato prized by chefs and home gardeners alike. Purple Peruvian produces small, elongated tubers with dark purple skin and flesh that stays purple when cooked. Nutty, earthy flavor — excellent roasted, pan-fried, or in salads. Mid- to late-season. Purple Peruvian Fingerling is a striking heirloom fingerling potato with rich purple skin and matching purple flesh from skin to center. Color holds beautifully after cooking, making it a favorite for gourmet plating, farmers markets, and specialty dishes. Tubers are slender and elongated with firm, waxy flesh and a nutty, earthy flavor. They excel in high-heat roasting, pan-frying, potato salads, and sheet-pan vegetables. Purple Peruvian is moderately productive and loves warm, sunny locations and well-drained soil. Expect a longer season but amazing color and flavor payoff. ✔️ Variety Features Deep purple skin and purple flesh Slender fingerling shape, 2–4 inches long Firm, waxy texture — holds shape when cooked Heirloom gourmet variety Color stays purple after cooking Excellent for roasting, salads, and skillet potatoes 📍 Where Purple Peruvian Fingerling Grows Best Performs well in: full sun loose, well-drained sandy loam or loam slightly acidic soils (pH 5.0–6.5) Does best in: warmer growing regions than many russets raised beds or containers with good drainage areas with consistent moisture but not waterlogged soil Less suited to heavy clay unless amended or grown in raised beds. 🌱 When to Plant Plant when soil temperatures reach 45–50°F and danger of deep frost is past. Northern climates: spring, around last frost time Mild climates: early spring Warm climates: late winter to early spring Planting guidelines: Plant whole small fingerlings or cut seed pieces with 1–2 eyes Depth: 3–4 inches Spacing: 8–10 inches apart Rows: 24–30 inches apart Hilling protects tubers from sun-greening and boosts yields. 📏 Days to Maturity Approximately 90–110 days (mid- to late-season fingerling) 🍽️ Kitchen Use – Menu Idea Roasted Garlic & Rosemary Purple Fingerlings Toss halved fingerlings with olive oil Add minced garlic, sea salt, black pepper, and fresh rosemary Roast at 425°F until crispy outside and creamy inside Finish with lemon zest or parmesan Also fantastic for: Vibrant potato salads Cast-iron skillet potatoes Sheet-pan chicken & potatoes Colorful mixed-variety roasts potato growing guide