my potatoes (help)

smudgley · 14-07-2006, 08:49 PM

HELP...

My potatoes that I planted have now got some baby potatoes poking up on the surface of the tubs

What do I do? Is it time to turn the tubs out?

Hreow · 14-07-2006, 08:56 PM

If you think they're big enough to eat? If not - cover the spuds with some new soil, or they will go green (and then you shouldn't eat them. It's a sign that they may have solanine (a poison) in them.

dandysmom · 14-07-2006, 08:59 PM

Really not sure; hope someone else can help. I'd be inclined either to pick & eat them, or add a layer of soil to cover them. I believe I read somewhere that sunlight on potatoes can turn them somewhat greenish under the skin...chemical called solanin, which is bitter tasting, and not good for you.

smudgley · 14-07-2006, 09:02 PM

Thanks both.
I'll go & get a photo & post for you to see................. (back in 5)

Hreow · 14-07-2006, 09:05 PM

Potatoes are the same family as deadly nighshade.

The solanin isn't that bad, but really not good for you. Apparently the green stuff is just chlorophyl, but it's a sign that the spud may have developed solanin as well, so best to avoid. Semi-reliable source for that info.

Shame to waste new potatoes. When was tea again?

Fran · 14-07-2006, 09:17 PM

Really can't help you Smudgley

Let us know how they go

smudgley · 14-07-2006, 09:31 PM

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Some of them are green...... I peeped under the soil & they look scrummy under there.

Hreow · 14-07-2006, 09:37 PM

Remove the green ones, cover up with more soil - if you have.
If they're big enough (from your wee lookee), serve some tomorrow for tea?

I know you're not supposed to dig about too much, but I've always excavated on one side and hoiked some out for a taster.

smudgley · 14-07-2006, 09:40 PM

OK.

john & the girls have gone away in the caravan - I'm joining them tomorrow so I'll take home grown spuds for tea.

PS I stayed home tonight to do some jobs

I am doing them - honest

Mags · 14-07-2006, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by smudgley

OK.

john & the girls have gone away in the caravan - I'm joining them tomorrow so I'll take home grown spuds for tea.

PS I stayed home tonight to do some jobs

I am doing them - honest

What better job is there Smudgley than chatting to us?

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