Belle de Fontenay
Classic French salad variety from Île-de-France. Yellow flesh, holds shape, premium retail.
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About this variety
Classic French salad variety from Île-de-France. Yellow flesh, holds shape, premium retail.
Belle de Fontenay is classified as a western europe variety released in 1885, primarily used for boiling / salad, specialty. For agronomic specs, breeder details, and trial data not yet captured here, refer to the source registries linked at the bottom of this page.
Frequently asked questions about Belle de Fontenay
What is Belle de Fontenay potato?+
Belle de Fontenay is a western europe potato variety released in 1885 originating from France (heritage, 1885). Classic French salad variety from Île-de-France. Yellow flesh, holds shape, premium retail.
What is Belle de Fontenay potato best used for?+
Belle de Fontenay is best suited to boiling / salad, specialty. Classic French salad variety from Île-de-France. Yellow flesh, holds shape, premium retail.
When was Belle de Fontenay released?+
Belle de Fontenay was released in 1885. The variety is classified as western europe (Iconic).
Where is Belle de Fontenay grown?+
Belle de Fontenay is most commonly grown in Western Europe, with original release from France (heritage, 1885). Cross-reference our country profiles for production data.
Variety profiles aggregate data from CIP Lima genebank, ICAR-CPRI variety catalogue, EU Common Catalogue, USDA PVPO, AHDB Potato Variety Database, NIAB, NAK Netherlands, the Potato Pedigree Database, national breeding programmes (CAAS, EARO, BARI, INTA, EMBRAPA, INIFAP, IHAR-PIB, VNIIKKH), and peer-reviewed literature in Potato Research and the American Journal of Potato Research.
Updated May 2026 · Reviewed by Potatopedia editorial team.