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Produce => Edible Plants => Topic started by: shaolin101 on May 08, 2008, 14:46:46

Title: an old potato has sprouted - leave or get rid
Post by: shaolin101 on May 08, 2008, 14:46:46
Hi All,

after digging over everything - but obviously not getting rid of everything - a potato or 2 have sprouted up. i have no idea how long they have been underground as the plot is new to me this year. Would it be best to dig up the plant and get rid of it or can it be left and eaten later?

Thanks
Liam
Title: Re: an old potato has sprouted - leave or get rid
Post by: betula on May 08, 2008, 14:48:14
These are called volunteers,I would get rid of them ;D
Title: Re: an old potato has sprouted - leave or get rid
Post by: Robert_Brenchley on May 08, 2008, 18:16:58
Get rid of them, they can harbour blight. After the outbreaks last year, it would be wise to be extra careful!
Title: Re: an old potato has sprouted - leave or get rid
Post by: star on May 08, 2008, 22:02:33
I dug a few up as well and thought they looked lovely. So I cooked them................(http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn200/northamptonpagans/Vomit.gif) ugh. They were 'orrid. Yeah get rid of them!
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