Home gardeners' and consumers' tastes in potatoes are expanding.
People now appreciate variety in color, form, texture, size and flavor in their spuds.
In the past, most folks grew mostly three types of potatoes in their home gardens - bakers, boilers and reds. But many more new and heirloom varieties are now available through catalogs and specialty producers and restaurants than ever before. Yellow-fleshed potatoes not only have a rich buttery color, they are flavorful, creamy and moist in texture, without having to add butter or sauces. Yellow-fleshed varieties include Yukon Gold, Russian Banana, and Yellow Finn. Fingerling potatoes, small in size but big in flavor, are popular in other countries and gaining favor here with gourmet cooks.