Colorado based Strohauer Farms are trying out a couple more fingerling varieties this season - adding to an already impressive line-up of specialty potatoes - as they continue to see growth in the fingerling potato segment.
US Fingerling Potato Segment continues to grow
![Colorado based Strohauer Farms are trying out a couple more fingerling varieties this season - adding to an already impressive line-up of specialty potatoes - as they continue to see growth in the fingerling potato segment. Colorado based Strohauer Farms are trying out a couple more fingerling varieties this season - adding to an already impressive line-up of specialty potatoes - as they continue to see growth in the fingerling potato segment.](https://media.potatopro.com/strohauer-specialty-potatoes-1200.jpg?width=1200&height=743&crop=smart&mode=crop)
On the back of seeing a growing need for specialty potatoes and onions in the market, Colorado based Strohauer Farms started allocating more of their resources into this area. This was back in 2006, shortly after the company also started growing organic produce.
Amber Strohauer, in charge of Business Development:
"We are always striving to increase our quality first and foremost, but then also our production. We continually grow every year."
"We are trying a couple different fingerling varieties this season as we continue to see growth in the fingerling potato segment. We've increased acreage, including organic. We expect to produce the high-quality potatoes and onions our consumers rely upon this season."
The company currently operates out of Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma. The southern states allow the growing season to begin a few weeks prior to the season in Colorado. This year's growing season is expected to began in mid-March with harvest starting in mid-July.
Amber Strohauer:
"We have early varieties in both the fingerlings and russets, which allow us to plant early, as well as late varieties that allow us to plant and harvest them later in the season.
Banana Fingerlings
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Banana Fingerlings
This yellow, banana-shaped, waxy-type tuber with firm texture is great baked, boiled or steamed. Varieties include Russian, Austrian Crescent and LaRatte.
Strohauer Farms grows both organic and conventional of each of these varieties
Banana fingerlings are still the frontrunner when it comes to what consumers purchase most frequently in this category. Although, Amber said that purple varieties are becoming more and more popular each year, especially this past season.
Amber Strohauer:
"Many nutritional thought leaders, such as Dr. Oz, continue to push the antioxidant power of purple potatoes. The color also attracts a leading segment of buyers who seek to create interesting, flavorful and nutritious meals."
Purple Fingerlings
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Purple Fingerlings
Varieties include Purple Peruvian and Fiesta.
Strohauer Farms grows both organic and conventional of each of these varieties.
Strohauer supplies markets across the nation, but as more consumers demand more local products from their grocery stores, they are increasingly servicing that demand in Colorado, New Mexico, Texas and Oklahoma.
Amber Strohauer:
"Organic purchases continue to increase each year. While consumers may not buy all organic, they may purchase a few organic items each shopping trip. More and more grocery stores are now offering organic produce to their customers."
Red Fingerlings
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Red Fingerlings
This fingerling produces good-quality, medium sized tubers, which are a great addition to any plate. Varieties include French, Red Thumb and Amarosa. The Amarosa is an all-red potato.
Strohauer Farms grows both organic and conventional of each of these varieties.
Rose Finn Apple Fingerlings
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Rose Finn Apple Fingerlings
This savory delight is favored as a puree to thicken soups, sauces and gravies but also makes a delectable roasting potato.
Strohauer Farms grows both organic and conventional of each of these varities.
Purple Majesta
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Purple Majesta
To maintain the color, the best method of cooking is to sauté. The rich color also lends an interesting take on the traditional mashed potatoes or potato salads.
Strohauer Farms can provide both organic and conventional.
Along with potatoes, the company also grows onions, with a focus on specialty varieties, which are all available in organic. They grow pearls, boilers, cipollinis and shallots alongside the traditional white, gold and red "mainstay" organic onions.